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Still nibbling on that Big Mango
2007-04-13 20:17:00
catfish salad vendor To truly appreciate and embrace the vibrant Thai culture, you have to take the time to know and understand the food because it is central to the Thai identity. And though Thai cuisine has been influenced somewhat by neighboring countries such as India and China, it still retains much of it's own unique and distinct flavors. But the most important thing I learned about Thai
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Eat, shop & tour at Jim's
2007-04-13 05:18:00
Coming in out of the chaotic streets of Bangkok, I was struck by the serene and understated surroundings at the Jim Thompson House. For all its intents and purposes, it was an oasis in the middle of an urban jungle and walking past the driveway was like stepping into another world at another time. Before us was a group of majestic teak houses surrounded by lush greenery, stunning orchids and
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Wats in every corner?
2007-04-12 01:58:00
There are over 30,000 buddhist temples or wats in Thailand, and Bangkok is home to some of the most important ones. A friend of mine emailed me with some Bangkok tips adding, "you see one Buddha, you've seen 'em all". I had to disagree, each one turned out to be unique and different from the previous, just like the wats that housed them. Normally I tend to shy away from packaged tours. I don't
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All Thai'd Up!
2007-04-11 01:46:00
My expectations of Thailand were sky high. How could it not be with all the fuss about 'Asia's top tourist destination' all over the internet and travel magazines? What makes Thailand so unique and so alluring? I believe that this can be attributed to the fact that it is the only SE Asian country never colonised by a foreign power, leaving it with a culture so pure and a nationalism so

Birthday surprise for a very special girl
2006-08-21 18:48:00
A couple of weeks ago, we had dinner at Cookbook Kitchen*, the cafe across my sister's house. For over a year we took this place for granted although we would hear good things about it. Anton's recent post finally prompted us to try it out a couple of weeks ago. And what a pleasant experience that turned out to be! The food was delicious, the place cozy, and the service impeccable. (I was mulling
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Have Luxe, will travel!
2006-07-06 11:21:00
When travelling, I try to learn as much as I can about my destination. I like to read up on some history, learn about unique aspects of the culture and local custom, make a list of must-sees, things to do, local food to try, learn a few key phrases from the local dialect, you get the picture. Though I usually enjoy reading travel guides like Lonely Planet or Insight Guides before leaving for my
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A Macanese Experience
2006-02-20 10:55:00
I LOVE to travel! I live for it.I've been blessed with the opportunity to visit so many beautiful places around the world, and I long to see more. I've even made a list of places to see before I die. There is also Hillman's Wonders of the World list which I have tacked on my office cube, with destinations I've been to ticked off. My goal is take a trip to one nearby place (somewhere around Asia)
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