February 2019
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To stunning Sukhothai historical park
Finding it difficult to digest my first Thai-Chinese breakfast Before I head off to the Sukhothai historical park, I order my first Thai-Chinese breakfast, congee, a watery rice soup. Because of the slightly spicy herbs, I have a hard time digesting the meal; my stomach, which is used to Western food, is struggling. Packed and…
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Places of interest in laid-back Hoi An
A historical trading port with an architectural mix of styles Hoi An is a beautiful city and a popular tourist destination with lots of places of interest. As an old trading port with numerous attractions, many travelers come here to experience a peaceful environment while exploring the various sights it has to offer with its…
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Making fortune wishes at Wat Doi Kham
Wat Doi Kham is famous among local people Those who have been in Thailand for a while, know that the Thai love to visit temples; not only out of religious beliefs but also to make fortune wishes to improve their lives. Wat Doi Kham is such a favorite place, located on a forested hill southwest of…
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Nature forces at the Big Circuit temples
A late start of our Big Circuit temples tour Today some of the Big Circuit temples are on our program. My travel mate has fallen back to sleep after I woke him up and only appears at 9 o’clock at breakfast, the hour when we would normally leave. Well, we cannot withstand going out and having…
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The Pak Ou caves miniature Buddhas
Early pickup to visit the Pak Ou caves The arrangement was for me to be picked up at 8 am to go to the Pak Ou caves by boat. Already at 7:40 am, there is a knock on my door. Despite not being prepared yet, I assure them that I will be ready within five minutes.…
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Up the Irrawaddy river to Mingun
More people needed to take the boat on the Irrawaddy river Today I am taking a boat to Mingun, an archeological place of interest that is located 11km from Mandalay up the Irrawaddy river. The boat trip almost does not take place. I register as the first tourist at the jetty where I hear that…
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Taking a rapid train to Phitsanulok
Early wake up to take the rapid train The alarm clock goes off at 6 o’clock, as I will be taking the rapid train to Phitsanulok today. The journey will last about 5 hours. After breakfast, I settle my bill count and leave. The owner of the guesthouse advises me to stop a songthaew on the…
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The Marble Mountains of Da Nang
A beach resembling a rubbish dump A somewhat quieter today, first I ride to Da Nang by bus. The main point of interest for visitors here is the Marble Mountains. But first we a stop at Ca Loa Beach. Well, naming this place a beach is the overstatement of the year; it is one big…