Permanent Vacasian

The traveller sees what he sees; the tripper sees what he has come to see. – G. K. Chesterton

May 8, 2009
by Stuart
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Bangkok Hot

Bangkok, Thailand – The first thing we noticed about Bangkok after stepping off the night train from Chaing Mai was the heat. It was hot (upper 90s) and humid (upper 80s) and would rain every afternoon for about 30 minutes. … Continue reading

April 27, 2009
by Tina
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Slice of Pai

Pai, Thailand – Pai (pronounced “bye”) is one of those glorious small towns where there isn’t much to do.  We were lured there by this and its hip, artsy feel.  It’s a Lonely Planet proclaimed “traveler’s mecca”, but the loads … Continue reading

April 27, 2009
by Stuart
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Sukhothai Or Bust!

Northern Thailand –  It had been a while since we took a motorbike trip, so we were getting restless for freedom. Our friends, Ray and Megan, suggested an itinerary they had done around northern Thailand that sounded pretty good. So … Continue reading

April 17, 2009
by Stuart
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Friskies

Chiang Mai, Thailand – When crossing into another country, we usually make observations about how different things suddenly are. This is mostly in jest because things don’t change that fast. You are in the middle of nowhere when you leave … Continue reading