Sesame seeds take fried bananas to a whole ‘nother level! We’re at the Ayutthaya Railway Station. While Kenric was away getting these yummies, a monk seated behind me started talking to me…
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The Ayutthaya Night Market
After our visit to Wat Chaiwatthanaram yesterday, we walked to the Ayutthaya Night Market which we had stumbled upon the night before. One stretch along our route to the market was pretty…
English Lessons at Wat Chaiwatthanaram
We took a tuk tuk to Wat Chaiwatthanaram which is across the Chao Phraya river from the island of Ayutthaya. When we arrived, we thought it was a Buddhist holy day because…
Elephant Nature Park
We had been looking for a place to visit elephants but we didn’t want to go to those that offer elephant riding. Just when I thought we would leave Chiang Mai without…
Chiang Mai Tidbits
Seen around the Old City of Chiang Mai.
The Chiang Mai Walking Street Sunday Market
On Sundays, Ratchadamnoen Road in the Old City of Chiang Mai is closed to traffic for Sunday Market aka Walking Street. This market is different from the nightly Night Bazaar. The market…
The Inthakin Festival at Chedi Luang
Yesterday evening, we were very lucky to have stumbled upon the annual Inthakin Festival at Chedi Luang Temple. During this eight-day celebration, the people of Chiang Mai come to honor the city…
The 14th Malaysian General Election
I can feel the energy, excitement and hope among my Malaysian friends. Wish I could be there to share this special and historic moment with you in person. It’s truly remarkable what…
I Left My Camera On The Bus To Chiang Mai!
The bus ride from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai today took about four hours. Across the aisle were four young men who sounded like they just met each other, perhaps at the…
The White Temple of Chiang Rai
We visited Wat Rong Khun aka the White Temple. The white color symbolizes purity, and the mirror pieces symbolize enlightenment. Opened in 1997, this place is privately owned. Admission fee for an…