It was a rainy day in Chiang Mai, but this was expected since we were travelling in the middle of the wet season, and because we had already booked a tour to Doi Inthanon National Park, we weren't going to let that stop us. We were picked up by our minivan at around 8am and [...]
Wat Chaiwatthanaram was the last of the ruins that I explored in the ancient Siam capitol of Ayutthaya, Thailand, but it was definitely the most impressive. It is actually located outside of the main island that Ayutthaya is built on, and its towers stand tall and surprisingly well preserved on the west bank of the [...]
This week's travel photo is of some rice fields in front of limestone karst mountains, located in the countryside near Vang Vieng, Laos. When I was in Vang Vieng, I rented a bicycle and spent a day out cycling around the countryside and meeting locals - a great way to experience the area.
I have always loved elephants. Even from a young age I was fascinated by them when I saw them at the zoo, and I had always wanted to get up close and personal with these amazing creatures. I finally got to do just that when I was in Nepal in 2009, and I had an [...]
This week's travel photo is of a statue at Wat Pho in Bangkok, Thailand. Famous for its huge reclining Buddha, Wat Pho is one of the most popular attractions in Bangkok, and it is definitely worth spending some time exploring this beautiful temple. More about Wat Pho Wat Pho, also known as the Temple of [...]
Travelling to Thailand during the off season has many advantages, however the biggest disadvantage is that it rains...a lot...and while island hopping around Southern Thailand in search of our perfect tropical island beach getaway, we had so far had no luck with the weather at all. Although Koh Lanta on the Andaman Coast was beautiful, [...]
My love for elephants had only increased after playing with the baby elephants at the Elephant Breeding Centre in Chitwan National Park, Nepal. When I was told that I could go and watch the elephants going for their bath in the river, I jumped at the chance. Elephants having a bath When we arrived at [...]
Most of the temples that I visited throughout Laos and Thailand were very old and historical, which added to the draw of their overall beauty. Haw Pha Bang, however, is not old, and in fact it was only completed in 2006, located in the grounds of the Royal Palace Museum in Luang Prabang, Laos. Haw [...]
This week's travel photo is of the head of a carved wooden Buddha statue located in the museum of Wat Phra Kaew, in Chiang Rai, Thailand. This temple once housed the famous Emerald Buddha, and many believe that it originated from here. The museum in Wat Phra Kaew has many interesting and valuable objects, but [...]
After exploring the Muslim fishing village on Koh Panyee, we hopped back in our long tail boat to continue our tour of the beautiful Phang Nga Bay. This part of southern Thailand is dotted with spectacular limestone karst islands, and the next on our schedule was the famous Ko Khao Phing Kan, more commonly known [...]
