Category: Thailand
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Finding Tranquility in Thailand: Exploring Sukhothai Historical Park
One of Thailand’s most popular ancient sites, Sukhothai boasts atmospheric temple ruins and UNESCO World Heritage status.
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Around the World in 18 Barbers’ Chairs
From Bulgaria to Vietnam, Shawn visits barber shops around the world.
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The Buddhas of Bangkok’s Wat Pho
Although best known for its colossal Reclining Buddha statue, Bangkok’s Wat Pho is adorned with other Buddhas of all sizes.
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Buddhas, Orchids & A Birthday Bash in Bangkok
With the song One Night in Bangkok perpetually playing in our heads during our time in the ‘City of Angels,’ we admired Buddhas in a multitude of poses, tried our hand at Thai cooking, fought back tears during our first Thai massage, and observed revelers celebrating the Thai king’s 84th birthday.
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Photo Du Jour: Little Boy Distracted During Prayer at Bangkok’s Golden Mount
While his father prays at Bangkok’s Golden Mount, a young boy is seemingly distracted by an enticing bottle of red soda.
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Cooking Class in Bangkok: Our Foray Into a Thai Kitchen
We followed our cooking class instructor, Carole, down a dimly-lit Bangkok passageway that opening into a large marketplace. Walking among mounds of fresh cabbage, beansprouts, Thai eggplants, mushrooms, dried shrimp and fish, Carole showed us how to select the best ingredients for the dishes we would be cooking that morning: Kang Khiao Wan Gai (Green Curry…
