The River Kwai, Kanchanaburi

Posted on July 14, 2009
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Jolly Frog Backpackers, Kanchanaburi

Instead of spending another 5 days in Bangkok, I looked for somewhere close by to visit, and found Kanchanaburi, the home of the Bridge on the River Kwai. Continue Reading…

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Hoi An

Posted on June 14, 2009
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Hoi An

Hoi An is unlike the rest of North Vietnam, and like many, we found ourselves staying here longer than planned! Continue Reading…

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Hue Day 2: Perfume River

Posted on June 12, 2009
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Hue Day 2: Perfume River

There are a number of Tombs and temples along the Perfume River, and plenty of tour companies trying to get your business. They all more or less do the same thing, but some better than others. We opted for one of the $5 trips that included lunch and the boat… we should have gone for the $7 one. Continue Reading…

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Elephant Nature Park, Chiang Mai

Posted on May 26, 2009
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Chiang Mai Elephant Nature Foundation

The Asian Elephant is Thailand’s National Animal, you can see it everywhere from temples to T-shirts. For an animal embedded so deeply in Thai Culture, you would think they would be respected and protected throughout Thailand. Sadly that isn’t the case. Made to work long, hard hours, used for begging, tortured and beaten into submission, treated poorly, the Asian Elephants are actually in danger. Luckily, they have Lek on their side. Continue Reading…

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