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Free tours in Bangkok
As I mentioned in an earlier article, one of the best ways to find things to do while visiting a destination is to use the Meetup app. Not only will you find many local groups offering regular activities, you’ll get many ideas for things to do, even if you can’t attend an event. This past…
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Bangkok airplane food market makes perfect landing
Last year as I was trying to discover new things around Bangkok, I headed out to find the airplane graveyard. Unfortunately, the planes had been removed, and it was nothing but an open field. I am delighted to report that this year I stumbled upon one of those planes that had been brought back to…
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A peaceful dining oasis in the midst of Bangkok
Having been to Bangkok several times, I have to work a little harder to entertain myself, but each time, I commit to finding something new. I searched a couple of blogs and came across 17 EPIC Hidden Gems in Bangkok You Haven’t Heard of. Because I agreed with her on a few places on her…
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Stay like a pauper but live like a king in Pattaya, Thailand
I remember taking the bus one time in Thailand, and a local asked me where I was from. When I told her, she replied “You American. You rich. Why you take the bus?” I replied “I’m rich because I take the bus.” A few weeks back I wrote a story about getting rich by saving.…
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My favorite experiences in Laos
My experience on the rice farm inspired me to return to Laos one last time before leaving Asia. While Laos is an enjoyable destination on its own, what impressed me even more is the number of activities and learning experiences available in this simple remote village. I’d collected a list during my last visit and…
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Finding a beach paradise in Nha Trang, Vietnam
The town of Nha Trang in Vietnam has to be one of the biggest surprises of my trip to SE Asia this year! It is a coastal town about an hour and a half flight from Saigon. I didn’t expect much since I hadn’t seen any nice beaches in Vietnam, but what I found is…
