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Destination: Thailand

Official Name: Kingdom of Thailand (formerly Siam) Established: 1238 (Sukhothai Kingdom), 24 June 1932 (Constitutional monarchy)                Population: 66,558,935 (2019 estimate) Religion: 94.5% Buddhism, 4.3% Islam, 1.2% Christianity Language(s): Thai Capital: Bangkok Order of Visit: Thirty-Ninth First Visit: 06 October 2012 … Continue reading

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World Trip 2016: Day 18 Siem Reap, via Bangkok to Negombo, Sri Lanka

Tuesday 26 July 2016.  Photos and Videos. Highlights: Louis Taven Business Lounge. Today was all about getting to Sri Lanka which made this a lengthy travel day. Luckily that didn’t mean an early day as I had a 12.20 pm … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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