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Drag Racing and Floating Markets

Drag Racing and Floating Markets

16 December 2023 Southern Thailand Adventure: From Friendly Farewells to Drag Racing Thrills! Our day began with a warm goodbye to the friendly staff at our hotel in Kanchanaburi. With south on our compass, we hit the road, opting for the scenic route along the...

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River Kwai Bridge Week Festival 2023

River Kwai Bridge Week Festival 2023

13 December 2023 Chasing Sunsets, Hot Springs, and a Spectacular Re-enactment We set off from our Suphan Buri hotel just after 9am, eager to begin our journey to Kanchanaburi, our home for the next three days. Our route presented a familiar sight - Wat Khao Tham...

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Chiang Mai to Udon Thani

Chiang Mai to Udon Thani

8 December 2023 Hitting the Road in Northern Thailand: Chiang Mai to Tak The next stage of our Thailand adventure continued today as we left Chiang Mai and headed south towards the coastal town of Prachuap Khiri Khan, our Christmas destination. First overnight stop...

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A Pause in Chiang Mai

A Pause in Chiang Mai

30 November 2023 Bidding farewell to Sukhothai, we were showered, packed, and ready to hit the road towards Chiang Mai by 8:36 am. Fueled by morning tea - muffins and milk drinks from a convenient PTT 7-Eleven stop - we embarked on a smooth and efficient journey....

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Loy Krathong Festival 2023

Loy Krathong Festival 2023

23 November 2023 Our Thai adventure began bright and early at 8:30 am in Nakhon Sawan. Despite the smoky conditions, we set out to explore the high-up lookout near Nakhon Sawan Tower. Here, we also encountered the impressive Phra Chula Mani Chedi. Continuing our...

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Surin to Sukhothai

Surin to Sukhothai

20 November 2023 The day began bright and early, with a slightly different breakfast routine. The main dining room was closed, so we grabbed a bite at the cafe just like we did on our last visit. By 7:50 am, we were packed up and ready to hit the road with clear skies...

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Chang Classic Car Revival

Chang Classic Car Revival

18 November 2023 Our adventure began with a 50km drive to the Chang International Circuit, the designated venue for the much-anticipated Classic Car Revival 2023. Arriving around 9 am, we were immediately captivated by the sheer diversity of the automotive marvels on...

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Surin Elephant Festival

Surin Elephant Festival

16 November 2023 A crisp morning breeze greeted us in Buriram. We started the day with breakfast in the dining room a little after 6:30 AM. The spread wasn't extensive, offering fruits, juices, eggs, and some Asian dishes. I enjoyed a couple of cappuccinos from the...

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Buriram Opera Festival 2023

Buriram Opera Festival 2023

14 November 2023 The day began early with a delicious Thai breakfast of fried rice, curries, fruits, and juices. By 8:30 am, we were packed up and leaving the hotel, heading towards Buriram. The cooler temperature and light breeze made for a pleasant change. We...

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Happy 70th Birthday Steve: Celebrations Kick Off in Bangkok!

Happy 70th Birthday Steve: Celebrations Kick Off in Bangkok!

10 November 2023 The party's officially started a little early for Steve's big 7-0! We woke up to a stunning sunrise over the Bangkok skyline, a perfect way to begin a day filled with birthday cheer. After a leisurely breakfast, we hopped on the MRT and arrived at the...

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Bidding Farewell to Australia: Our Journey Begins

Bidding Farewell to Australia: Our Journey Begins

7 November 2023 Today marks a significant chapter in our lives as Steve and I embark on a 3.5-month adventure to Thailand! We laughing refer to our trip as the Festival Trip as there will be many festival and celebrations along the way. After final packing and...

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