White Temple Chiang Rai

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White Temple Chiang Rai

The magnificent White Temple designed and built by Thailand’s premier artist Chaloemchai Khositphiphat. About 15 minutes drive south of Chiang Rai, off Highway 1, is one of the most amazing and stunning temples we have ever seen in Thailand.  Officially called the Chapel of Wat Rong Khun it is also referred to as … [Read more...]

Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai Trip Report Nov09

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Tiger Kingdom Chiang Mai

We visit Chiang Mai for the Loy Krathong Festival and spend  2 weeks soaking up the culture in Northern Thailand.   Loy Krathong - Yi Peng Festival   AirAsiaX and Kuala Lumpur ow lucky were we to score a fantastic bargain, $165 each return airfares for this trip and Laos (see separate blog).  Once again our … [Read more...]

Jermsak – Chiang Rai Tour Guide

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Jermsak Chiang Mai tour guide

Whilst in Northern Thailand had the pleasure of spending a day touring Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle with Jermsak and his wonderful driver.   A few sample Jermsak designed tours Please note that these tours are only samples of what Jermsak has to offer.  He can design a tour to suit your specific … [Read more...]

Phuket Trip Report – Jun09

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Rayaburi Hotel Phuket

4 glorious weeks of R&R spent in the Phuket, Khao Lak and Krabi regions.  Patong Once again our super cheap but trusty AirAsia flights were all on time and after a short turn around in KL we caught our connecting flight through to Phuket.  We opted for the metered taxi out to Patong and at 405 baht for the … [Read more...]

Phuket Trip Report – Nov07

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Phi Phi Island

We spend 16 glorious days exploring the islands in the Andaman sea, taking in Phuket, Phi Phi Island, Koh Lanta and Krabi. Our journey to Phuket involved catching a flight from the Gold Coast to Sydney to pick up our no frills super cheap Jetstar flight to Phuket.  Flights were all on time and as comfortable as you … [Read more...]

Koh Lanta

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Emerald Bungalows Koh Lanta

Popular Koh Lanta is located approximately 70kms by road from Krabi and is well known for it's long sandy beaches, snorkeling and scuba diving. On our visit to Koh Lanta be arrived via ferry from Phi Phi island, a trip which took us about 2 hours.  As soon as we got off the ferry we were approached by touts trying to … [Read more...]