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Thailand Part 3

By on April 26, 2011 in Asia, South East Asia, Thailand

Bangkok 7th -9th April Back in Thailand again, we intend to travel down the east coast after a stop in Bangkok, a three and a half hour drive from the Cambodian border. Or so we think…just three miles away from our hotel, we are stuck in a massive traffic jam, making the fatal mistake of [...]

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Thailand – Waterfalls & Tigers

By on March 21, 2011 in Asia, South East Asia, Thailand

18th March We wake to find the skies are still overcast, but decide to head out to the Sukhothai historical park, the walled old capital city of Siam.  It is filled with ancient Wats dating back to the mid 13th century and remains of the old Kingdom.  The dynasty lasted for 200 years and a [...]

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Thailand – Islands, Beaches & Tourists

By on March 17, 2011 in Asia, South East Asia, Thailand

Thailand 8th March 9 months to the day from setting off from the UK on our overland adventure, travelling 36,000km’s so far, and on to our 24th country, we head towards the Thai border for the 300 mile journey to the island of Ko Lanta. We’re apprehensive about entering Thailand; being the most visited country [...]

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