Archive for 'Thailand'
Hotel Tip of the Week: Old Bangkok Inn | Bangkok, Thailand
Posted on 22. Jan, 2012 by jess.
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
Posted on 20. Jan, 2012 by Dany.
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
Posted on 19. Jan, 2012 by Dany.
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
Posted on 12. Jan, 2012 by Dany.
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
Posted on 05. Jan, 2012 by Dany.
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
Posted on 31. Dec, 2011 by Dany.
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
Posted on 29. Dec, 2011 by Dany.
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
Posted on 23. Dec, 2011 by jess.
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
Posted on 22. Dec, 2011 by Dany.
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
Posted on 21. Dec, 2011 by Dany.
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
Posted on 17. Dec, 2011 by jess.
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
Posted on 17. Nov, 2011 by Dany.
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
Posted on 10. Nov, 2011 by Dany.
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
Posted on 03. Nov, 2011 by Dany.
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
Posted on 27. Oct, 2011 by Dany.
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.






