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Travel Blogs from Chiang Rai
The White Tower and the Lane of Life
Sawadii-The year of the Rat(Chinese:'l) was welcomed in ancient times as a protector and bringer of material prosperity-Ive never been particular to rats but then who am I to argues withe bllions of Chinese all celebrating. So finally after another 7 hours on the plane and 5 movies later-I can become a film critic if anyone needs me to be??? we …
Ancient Capital
Arriving in Ayutthaya and PS guesthouse The train dropped us off in Ayutthaya, 80km North of Bangkok. Ayutthaya was founded in 1351. In the fifteenth century it became the capital of ancient Thailand. It became a large and wealthy city and many temples were built during its prime time. In 1767 the Burmese took over and destroyed the city, there is …
Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai
Chiang Mai When we were in Kanchanaburi choosing a Chiang Mai hotel for ourselves on agoda, I insisted I knew the right area to stay in. JM had a go at finding a hotel but between my location requirements and the dodgy Internet signal he grew frustrated and I took over. That is why we are staying at the Nice Mum Lodge, just east of the old cities walls. It would appear that 'Mum' is one of the few women around this area who ISN'T a prostitute! Still, it's nice to see so many ...
11. Tag
... würde. Das Resultat konnte sich sehen lassen: Ledersessel, die quasi zum Sofa umfunktioniert werden können. Der Bus hiess Golden Dragon, witzig war die Holztüre gleich hinter dem Fahrer. Irgendwie sah es ähnlich aus wie in einem Zugabteil. Auf der Fahrt wurden wir mit Karaoke verschont, dafür gab es Thailand-Pop in voller Lautstärke zu hören (waren wahrscheinlich die selben wie beim Karaoke, nach dem xten Mal hören, konnten wir auch fast mitsingen). Wie ...
Chiang Rai... the first time round!!!
... br> Mel is not fit to come out (best she sleeps and drinks copious amounts of water) So David, Michael and I head into town to visits ones of the famous Wats – Wat Phra Kaew. Why is it famous?
“As regards the historical legend of What Phra Kaew, it was originally known as the "Wat Pa Yia", (Bamboo Forest Monastery) in the Chiang Rai Province of Northern Thailand. The What was struck by a lightning storm in 1434, when the octagonal Chedi broke up ...