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Hotel Tip of the Week: Old Bangkok Inn | Bangkok, Thailand

Hotel Tip of the Week: Old Bangkok Inn | Bangkok, Thailand

Posted on 22. Jan, 2012 by .

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Finally, a hotel in central Bangkok where you can get away from it all and still have an authentic Thai experience!

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A taste of Thailand… Our first impressions

A taste of Thailand… Our first impressions

Posted on 20. Jan, 2012 by .

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Forget what we expected it to be like – Thailand is what it is! This incredible country, so filled with contrasts, has been a fascinating place to get to know. Find out what a rustic gas station looks like, which social media network Thais are surprisingly active on, and why Thailand is 543 years in the future…

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Polaroid of the week: Relaxed market vendor in Sukhothai, Thailand

Polaroid of the week: Relaxed market vendor in Sukhothai, Thailand

Posted on 19. Jan, 2012 by .

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Look at this guy! Sukhothai, famous for the ruins of the ancient capital of the Sukhothai kingdom, turned out to be a relaxed little town in Central Thailand …

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Polaroid of the week: Pretty poodle princess in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Polaroid of the week: Pretty poodle princess in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Posted on 12. Jan, 2012 by .

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Poodle princesses are common here in Thailand, though this one in Chiang Mai seems to top them all!

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Polaroid of the week: Novice monks at Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Polaroid of the week: Novice monks at Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Posted on 05. Jan, 2012 by .

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This week’s Polaroid features Wat Chedi Luang, one of the oldest and most impressive temples of Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand.

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Goodbye 2011: Our year of travel in pictures

Goodbye 2011: Our year of travel in pictures

Posted on 31. Dec, 2011 by .

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Another amazing year is coming to an end – our 2nd as full-time travelers! It’s hard to believe just how much we have done this year…check out some of our photo highlights of 2011!

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Polaroid of the week: Elephant shower in Chiang Mai province, Thailand

Polaroid of the week: Elephant shower in Chiang Mai province, Thailand

Posted on 29. Dec, 2011 by .

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We spent one day this week with the elephants at the Elephant Nature Park north of Chiang Mai, an elephant sanctuary which is home to over 30 rescued elephants.

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Tops and Flops of 600 days of travel: Days 501 – 600

Tops and Flops of 600 days of travel: Days 501 – 600

Posted on 23. Dec, 2011 by .

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We just recently celebrated our 600th day on the road! There were highs and lows, as always, that we would like to share… Find out about the Tops & Flops of our last 100 days.

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600 days of travel: Reflections on the last 100 days

600 days of travel: Reflections on the last 100 days

Posted on 22. Dec, 2011 by .

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Today marks our 600th day on the road! In the last 100 days we have traveled in the U.S., Thailand & in Laos. Read on for a summary of our reflections & find out what’s next for us!

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Polaroid of the week: The Buddha and the fly | Chiang Mai, Thailand

Polaroid of the week: The Buddha and the fly | Chiang Mai, Thailand

Posted on 21. Dec, 2011 by .

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This week’s Polaroid is of the Buddha and the fly…

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Hotel Tip of The Week: Hotel Chaw-Ka-Cher Tropicana Lanta Resort

Hotel Tip of The Week: Hotel Chaw-Ka-Cher Tropicana Lanta Resort

Posted on 17. Dec, 2011 by .

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This weekly series focuses on accommodation gems we discover while on the road. This week: Chaw-Ka-Cher Tropicana Lanta Resort, Ko Lanta Island, Thailand.

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Polaroid of the week: Phra Phikanet (Ganesha) in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Polaroid of the week: Phra Phikanet (Ganesha) in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Posted on 17. Nov, 2011 by .

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The Hindu deity Ganesha is known as Phra Phikanet in Thailand and worshiped by many Thai Buddhists. Make sure to have flowers or donuts handy to him…

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Polaroid of the week: Street Food Stall in Patong, Phuket

Polaroid of the week: Street Food Stall in Patong, Phuket

Posted on 10. Nov, 2011 by .

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The night markets in Thailand are every foodie’s dream: plenty of cheap, delicious dishes cooked up on the side of the road!

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Polaroid of the week: Long-tail boats on Phi Phi Island, Thailand

Polaroid of the week: Long-tail boats on Phi Phi Island, Thailand

Posted on 03. Nov, 2011 by .

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This week’s Polaroid features a Thai icon: the traditional wooden long-tail boats, which are still a common means of transport throughout South East Asia.

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Polaroid of the week: Buddhas galore in Bangkok, Thailand

Polaroid of the week: Buddhas galore in Bangkok, Thailand

Posted on 27. Oct, 2011 by .

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This week’s Polaroid is our first from South East Asia. We’ve had a crash course in all things Bangkok and Buddhism since we arrived in Thailand last week.

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