http://blogs.bootsnall.com Articles tagged Thailand on BootsnAll Travel Network - page 1 en-us BootsnAll Travel Network http://blogs.bootsnall.com/allisonrae/transportation-part-2-through-11.htmlGoing where I've never been2008-08-18 04:27:42 Let's revisit the transportation topic for a bit, shall we? This past weekend Gabe and I decided to check out the floating markets. Whereas this used to be a very viable form of market, thanks to local 'wet' markets and grocery stores they are not lon http://blogs.bootsnall.com/allisonrae/head-of-the-class.htmlGoing where I've never been2008-08-14 02:58:34 Or maybe joke of the class? It's hard to tell when you don't speak Thai!  My teaching experience hasn't received much press time on this blog, but considering that I spend 40 hours each week immersed in it, I think that the time has come to change http://mancity.theoffside.com/team-news/arrest-warrant-issued-for-thaksin-shinawatra.htmlManchester City2008-08-11 05:41:06Thailand's Supreme Court issued arrest warrants for Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife after the pair did not show-up for their hearing on ... http://blogs.bootsnall.com/allisonrae/the-journey-and-eventually-the-destination.htmlGoing where I've never been2008-08-08 00:14:39One thing that I’ve learned in Thailand is that no matter how long it may take or how haphazard the method may be, someone will always make sure that you get where you’re going! A good example of this happened several weeks ago, as Gabe and I were http://blogs.bootsnall.com/allisonrae/visual-pleasure.htmlGoing where I've never been2008-07-31 03:18:37You should all have my flickr link, http://www.flickr.com/photos/26728799@N06/ (there are new photos up), but I wanted to send out Gabe's as well. You can check out his photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/outdoorgabe/, and should probably add it to yo http://blogs.bootsnall.com/allisonrae/against-the-odds.htmlGoing where I've never been2008-07-31 03:12:12In most parts of the world, running is a test of physical endurance and mental strength. In Bangsue, running is a test of quick reflexes, high steps and the adaptability of the respiratory system! Although one of the most appealing aspects of the sport is http://blogs.bootsnall.com/allisonrae/scammed-another-contribution-from-gbg.htmlGoing where I've never been2008-07-28 11:09:18Just when you think you are adapting to the Thai lifestyle, avoiding the tourist priced eateries, learning useful phrases, knowing the roads, etc. YOU GET SCAMMED! I write this laughing because nearly all experienced backpackers think they are smarter tha http://blogs.bootsnall.com/allisonrae/ocean-front-food-comas.htmlGoing where I've never been2008-07-24 03:32:42 After an entire two days back in Bangkok, Gabe and I were about ready for another trip. Gabe had been kind enough to go buy the bus tickets on Tuesday while I was at work, and seemed a bit unsure about things when I talked to him that night. There are http://blogs.bootsnall.com/llew/three-countries-just-over-24-hours.htmlFurther Wanderings2008-07-19 05:44:52Wow. Didn't think I'd be doing this again so soon. In this instance the countries involved are Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia, and we didn't even use air travel! We had some minor problems purchasing our train tickets for the Bangkok-Malaysia jou http://blogs.bootsnall.com/llew/munching-our-way-through-bangkok.htmlFurther Wanderings2008-07-19 02:01:40Upon returning to Bangkok we set about achieving two important goals: 1. Have as pleasant a rest as possible in between two big spells of travel (back from Cambodia, on to Malaysia.) 2. Eat as much yummy Thai food as possible during our short stay i http://blogs.bootsnall.com/allisonrae/being-good-at-life-a-rediscovery-of-thailand.htmlGoing where I've never been2008-07-16 03:44:11As you've probably guessed by my lack of writing, Gabe has arrived and I've been preoccupied with finally having a partner in crime! I managed to find my way to the airport late Tuesday night and was there in plenty of time to catch him as he came off of http://blogs.bootsnall.com/travelbug1575/i-made-it-to-paradise.htmlQuest to See the World2008-07-13 20:48:04It took me 20.5 hours to get here, but i finally made it to Ko Pha Ngan in the gulf. I was originally going to the Andaman coast and then come here, but i need to relax a bit. I left the hotel in Bangkok at 6:30pm last night to head to the train station a http://blogs.bootsnall.com/travelbug1575/the-palm-reading.htmlQuest to See the World2008-07-11 23:51:40oh no, i don't even know where to start. it's so difficult when i get so far behind, and i don't even have my notes with me. i guess i'll start with the palm reading since you all are son interested. here goes.... So Dale's dad met us at the bus statio http://blogs.bootsnall.com/travelbug1575/planes-trains-automobiles-tuk-tuks-boats-soengthaews-buses.htmlQuest to See the World2008-07-10 20:16:40We haven't disappeared, it's just hard to keep up when traveling with others. Since I last updated we've bathed elephants, ridden on every class of train and tuk tuk, fed wild monkeys sunflower seeds (stacy even got a monkey scratch!!! yikes!!), fed a bab http://blogs.bootsnall.com/mikeloken/some-photos.htmlThe big relax2008-07-09 16:13:45For those of you that aren't on Facebook. Remember gang, click on them to make them bigger! All photo's with water in them were taken in Laos. The country isn't flooded or anything, it just so happens that they came out that way. The rest are from Thailan http://blogs.bootsnall.com/allisonrae/thai-time-thai-size-and-other-observations.htmlGoing where I've never been2008-07-06 08:07:59It's another stormy Sunday afternoon, so I thought I'd pass the time with some more social commentary... First of all, Thai time. In Thailand, meeting times, starting times, ending times, departure times, arrival times and deadlines are all merely sugg http://blogs.bootsnall.com/travelbug1575/uthai-thani.htmlQuest to See the World2008-07-04 15:07:18Yesterday morning we woke up, got some breakfast, and caught a taxi to the bus station. Everyone is soooo helpful! When we arrived at the station we were quickly spotted, I said the name of the town, and we were guided to the right window to buy the ticke http://blogs.bootsnall.com/llew/three-countries-24-hours.htmlFurther Wanderings2008-07-04 05:42:12A quick entry just to get us up to date: We left Chittagong at 14:35, with the only hitch being a minor disagreement with our autorickshaw driver about exactly where he'd agreed to take us and for how much. Chittagong harbour from the air O http://blogs.bootsnall.com/travelbug1575/more-of-bangkok.htmlQuest to See the World2008-07-02 21:37:48Well today we started the day off with some Muesli w/ yogurt and fruit for a buck, a huge bowl, and then headed for the public transport boat again. We took it down to the skytrain which is like, well you can imagine, a subway on a line up above the stree http://blogs.bootsnall.com/travelbug1575/im-disappointedno-culture-shock-yet.htmlQuest to See the World2008-07-01 20:43:27It's 7:49 and they are still sleeping, but it's the perfect time to get some blogging in. I didn't think that the time change has been that difficult to adjust to until it got to be around 8pm and all of a sudden I felt sooooo tired and I wasn't able to w http://blogs.bootsnall.com/allisonrae/spicy-food-and-other-delights.htmlGoing where I've never been2008-07-01 09:26:14 There is a giant cloud outside that looks like it may spawn 10 or 12 tornadoes (see photos), so I decided to spend some time commenting on a few random topics instead of heading out for dinner. First of all, spicy food. It’s no secret that Thai f http://blogs.bootsnall.com/travelbug1575/were-finally-here.htmlQuest to See the World2008-06-30 19:37:26So, on Saturday my mom and I got dropped off at the Pittsburgh airport at 8:30am & i took off at 9:30 to Phili where I met up with my mom when her flight got in an hour after mine. We made it to L.A. uneventfully at 5pm west coast time. Of course Stac http://blogs.bootsnall.com/mikeloken/tigers-boats-and-yes-even-a-snake.htmlThe big relax2008-06-18 09:12:33The past few days have been both amazing and frightening in nearly equal measures. Two days ago we went on our excursion to the floating market, a chaotic place where bad smells and thick black mists of flies are the order of the day. It reminded me of a http://blogs.bootsnall.com/mikeloken/stooopid-us.htmlThe big relax2008-06-15 14:45:56 "Do not, under any circumstances, accept tuk-tuk rides from people you happen to meet by chance on the street. Be they students, helpful strangers, or possibly even government officials. You will inevitably end up in a gem shop somewhere being pressured http://blogs.bootsnall.com/mikeloken/haggle-haggle-smoke-smoke-chang-chang-bangkok-it-is-then.htmlThe big relax2008-06-14 16:38:15That's right, we got to Bangkok. All has been going relatively swimmingly. Yesterday Lauren and I found our way to Kaosan road asap and drank enough to give us both hangovers in the morning. Easy times, easy times. Until today of course. Today was a http://blogs.bootsnall.com/nomads/joshua-visits-his-mother.htmlThe Laughing Nomad2008-06-07 03:34:21Well, enough of politics and the weariness of world crises. When I couldn't get a visa for a three day trip to Burma (should have used a travel agent instead of going to the embassy myself) and to keep from losing the money for the flight, my Thai frie http://blogs.bootsnall.com/nomads/morning-chuckles.htmlThe Laughing Nomad2008-05-15 17:41:59This morning, while reading the Bangkok Post outside a certain BonCafe near my guesthouse in Bangkok, I had to LOL.  Writing about the movie "Iron Man" the Thai reviewer/humorist says "Iron Man saves a bunch of Afghan families...highlights Hollywood's ob http://blogs.bootsnall.com/nomads/ao-nang-beach-krabi-thailand.htmlThe Laughing Nomad2008-05-12 03:34:35Flew back from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia to Krabi yesterday. We are staying in the J Hotel...same one we stayed in last time here...on the top floor with a view of the ocean and karsts for 450 baht...about $14. The karsts are as beautiful as ever but the l http://blogs.bootsnall.com/nomads/update.htmlThe Laughing Nomad2008-05-06 19:42:58Last week Amy, Josh's wife, flew down to Samui from Beijing with a colleague from her international school where they teach history. Four short days but it was a treat to see them! Koh Samui to Trang to Krabi The day before they left Doug, Luk and I d http://blogs.bootsnall.com/PhilGill/chiang-mai.htmlThe Wobble2008-05-03 05:29:43I am sat here with a cold bottle of san miguel beer in the heart of manila, the capital of the philippines. When I landed in chiang mai about 10 days ago I had neither thought nor intention of visiting the philippines on this trip, goes to show how things