Chiang Mai 1

The historical temple in the center of Chiang Mai. The original structure, destroyed in an earthquake, was an additional 87 meters high. Today, no building in the 'old city' is allowed to be buildt higher than the remnants of this temple.

Back on the Road

January 10th 2012
With busy schedules, the lack of a Christmas break, and some six-day work weeks, I have spent the last few months in, or within the immediate vicinity of, Nakhon Sawan. A four-day weekend for New Years, followed by a two day weekend for a holiday that slips my mind at the moment, provided a chance for Tara and I to get back on the road. In the process, we took in some incredible sights, delicious ... read more

Asia » Thailand » Central Thailand » Ayutthaya

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

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