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Through the Sandbox Lens #39 — Flower Power at the Royal Flora in Chiang Mai
If you are in Chiang Mai you still have time to visit the Royal Flora, and if you even remotely like flowers, it is a must see. The show ends on March 14th, so time is a ticking. As I mentioned in a previous post, this is a perfect day trip for the budget traveler.…
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Travel Photo Thursday — December 22nd, 2011 — Bangkok Decked Out for the Season
Welcome to another week of Travel Photo Thursday. On this last Thursday before Christmas, I wish everyone a wonderful holiday and may all your dreams come true. I’m here in beautiful Bangkok, and the city is totally decked out for the season! To join in the Travel Photo Thursday fun simply post a photo on your blog. Return…
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Through the Sandbox Lens – #36 – Wat Suan Plu — Bangkok, Thailand
We stopped at Wat Suan Plu yesterday during a food walk (most enjoyable). It was only a short visit, and I will definitely revisit this beautiful little temple the next time I’m back in Bangkok. According to our guide, the locals hid here when Bangkok was bombed during the War. I had no idea that…
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Through the Sandbox Lens #35 – A Rose is a Rose, Bangkok, Thailand
This is a new shrine in front of Cental World in Bangkok. This is the mall that was razed by fire during the riots. The mall is now sparkly new again, and this shrine is also new since the last time I was in the city. (Click on the photo to view a larger version.)