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Big Buddah (26 Nov)
On one of our last days in Phuket, Suhail went on a skate mission while I was fortunate enough to take a trip to visit the Big Buddah along with my new friends from Norway, … Continue Reading
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You May Have Been Traveling Too Long When…
You get not one, but TWO toads in your shoes!
In Thailand it is customary to remove your shoes before entering a home. It is also a good practice when staying in a budget guesthouse where you may or may … Continue Reading
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Loi Kratong Festival (21 Nov)
Loi Kratong is a festival we learned about after our arrival in Thailand. The main aspect of the festival is participants setting glowing krathong, which are like small rafts, afloat on rivers and lakes and sending paper lanterns off into … Continue Reading
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Phuket (19 – 26 Nov)
We had already decided to skip Phuket because we had heard it was dirty, expensive and overrun with tourists (especially those looking for rowdy nights out with ladyboys and the like) – basically a good place to miss. … Continue Reading
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Eating our way through Thailand
We have been eating a lot in Thailand. A LOT. Around every corner, there is another food cart with interesting items…the malls are packed with unfamiliar chain restaurants (that are actually decent) and incredible food courts (that are actually quite … Continue Reading
