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Perhaps some of you want to know about our good and bad moments. I don’t think we really had bad moments, just some nuisances. Continue reading “Stats, lists and favorite moments”
Reflections
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It has been about a year since we booked our accidental around the world trip, and less than 6 months since we completed it. Continue reading “Reflections”
Tea from field to cup
As part of a day trip from Chiang Rai, we visited a tea plantation and factory. The drive into the northern hills through beautiful scenery was enjoyable, and it was interesting to see how fresh tea leaves are made into bulk black tea.
Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai has been hyped by many and for years. I had read a lot about it, and Alex had watched several videos of people extolling its virtues. Continue reading “Chiang Mai”
Sunday market Chiang Mai
As you know Alex’s iPhone 8 was stolen in Bangkok and the videos on it from 3 months were gone in the blink of an eye. I had taken his old iPhone 6 just in case and unfortunately “this case” happened. Continue reading “Sunday market Chiang Mai”
Bangkok, oriental city
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It actually is “Bangkok, oriental settings”, however the first time I heard the song One night in Bangkok, I thought it was “city” and it stayed with me that way. Continue reading “Bangkok, oriental city”
Pickpocketed in Bangkok
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It was very slick, very well-designed and POOF, my phone was gone. We know who did it, how they did it, and that we’ll never prove it or get the phone back. Continue reading “Pickpocketed in Bangkok”
One day in Bangkok
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…or was it “One night in Bangkok”. Remember that song from the 80s? It was rather popular in Europe, methinks. Continue reading “One day in Bangkok”
Colourful sights in Chiang Rai
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A Black House Museum, a White Temple and a Blue Temple. There is a connection between these three and it is exactly in this order. Continue reading “Colourful sights in Chiang Rai”
A day tour through temples and mountains
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Our first full day in Chiang Rai was actually spent on sightseeing around the city and in the mountains far from the city. Continue reading “A day tour through temples and mountains”
Rai’s City
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A white temple, a black house, a tea plantation and factory, three borders and entertainment at a night street food market packed in a day was a bit much, but Chiang Rai took the nod for our time in Thailand. Continue reading “Rai’s City”
In anticipation
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Alright, our first (there’ll be more?? – Alex) accidental around the world (RTW) trip is about to begin. Continue reading “In anticipation”
