Tag: GA-Discover-SE-Asia
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Sunday 17 July 2016. Photos and Videos Highlights: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Titov Island, Rowboat around Islands Today was split between the hectic Hanoi and the beautiful Halong Bay islands. An early morning start meant evading a lot of motorcycles coming from every direction and a need to play human Frogger when trying to cross the…
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Saturday 16 July 2016. Laos Photos and Videos Highlights: Alms giving ceremony, fresh food market. Today was the last day of this short visit to Laos and it marked the second week of my 2016 trip and a 5 am start to partake in an Alms giving ceremony.
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Friday 15 July 2016. Photos and Videos Highlights: The views from Mount Phousi, Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre, the amazing Kouang Si Waterfall. A free morning for the group meant optional activities or a sleep in and pool day choice, I decided to head into town by myself and climb to the top of Mount…
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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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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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Saturday 9 July 2016. Highlights: The stream-less travel experience flying QANTAS from Melbourne to Bangkok via Sydney. The joy of travelling can also have its downsides, like getting up at 4.10 am to catch your first flight of the day. I am luckily that my mother lives so close to the airport and is willing…
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