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World Traveller: 7 Continents, 90 Countries, 871 Days Overseas

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  • World Trip 2016: Day 6 – Luang Prabang, Laos

    Thursday 14 July 2016. Photos and Videos
    Highlights: Cruising along the Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves, Royal Place, Wat Xien Thong (Temple)

    The first full day in Laos and the World Heritage listed Luang Prabang turned out the be both energy sapping and relaxing at the same time.

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  • World Trip 2016: Day 5 – Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang, Laos

    Wednesday 13 July 2016.
    Thailand: Photos and Videos.  Laos: Photos and Videos.
    Highlights: Baan Tong Luang Eco-Agricultural Tribes Villages, Bai Orchid and Butterfly Farm, Night Market Luang Prabang.

    Today was our last day in Thailand and I have to say I’ve had a blast here.  When I booked this trip I was not expecting that much new in Thailand from given I’ve been here before but thanks to our Chief Experience Officer Ben and the many great activities in Chaing Mai it was a great positive surprise.

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  • World Trip 2016: Day 4 – Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Tuesday 12 July 2016. Photos and Videos
    Highlights: Elephant Park, Wat Doi Suthep Temple, Ladyboy Show

    What an incredible day, ranging from nature and majestic animals, to religion, to outrageous singing and dancing.  I think that is Thailand in a nutshell where everything comes together in a hot mix of contradictions that somehow work together.

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  • World Trip 2016: Day 3 – Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Monday 11 July 2016. Photos & Videos
    Highlights: Thai Cooking Class, 2 Hour Thai Massage, Thai Silk Village, Brutal and eye catching Muaythai (Kickboxing)

    One of the best days I’ve ever spent on an organised tour, relaxing, enjoyable and hectic from start to the end.  First up Our tour leader was amazing today, moving the included events around so we can could all do the optional activities we wanted.

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  • World Trip 2016: Day 2 – Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Sunday 10 July 2016. Photos & Videos
    Highlights: Reclining Budha, Grand Palace, Chao Phraya River Canal boat ride, traditional Khantoke Dinner

    Day two was extremely full and there G Aventures – National Geographic Discover Southeast Asia tour got underway.  An early 6 am breakfast was necessary for today’s activities.  Despite having been in Bangkok back in 2012 I was looking forward to a revisit to same of the same places on what is the only day overlapping with a previous trip.  I meet the full group today our Chief Experience Officer BenGy (Benchaporn Amchang) and my nine other tour members; Graham, Ashley, Sarah, Josie, Damian, Karen, Chris, James and Bal.

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