worldly possessions

Off to SEA

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September 12th 2011
It all started with a book. John found an old copy of the Lonely Planet Greater Mekong at a garage sale. A guide on the countries crossed by the Mekong river. It became my bedtime reading for weeks. Stories of lost empires found, tragic bloody wars, genocide, and natural disasters. More than eno ... read more

Asia » Thailand

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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more