Throughout our travels we have hand washed many articles of clothing. Thus we find ourselves grateful for washing machines, and even more thankful for laundry service. Laundry service isn’t so affordable in Europe or high end hotels, but it can be quite quick and affordable in Thailand and Southeast Asia. So, in Thailand, laundry service was a luxury we could...
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The island of Ko Phi Phi in Thailand can be extremely crowded. Look for alternatives to Phi Phi and you can find ways to avoid crowds at Maya Beach.
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As we start into the sixth month of our travel, we’re looking back and reflecting on all the places we have visited, the sights we have seen, the people we have met and the fun we have had. To date our trip has been nothing short of incredible. Our travels started at a whirlwind tourist pace. Over time we have begun to slow our pace and appreciate that...
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Chiang Rai is a smaller, lesser known town in northern Thailand that usually gets overshadowed by the bigger town of Chiang Mai. But both Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai offer similar tourist attractions including tours to hill towns, elephant safaris, trips to the golden triangle, as well as many bicycle rides, trekking opportunities and cooking classes. The cooking...
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Thai food is filled with lots of flavor. Much of the local Thai cuisine contains a healthy dose of chili peppers. Unfortunately, my palate is not well adjusted and cannot handle too much of a punch. Even the mild versions of dishes make me sweat! Even so, we really wanted to sample and learn more about Thai cuisine. We also wanted to take a day trip to the old...
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