Travelling Thailand: Pai to Phuket

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March 4th 2008

Published: March 4th 2008

Two years on and I once again find myself starting off a year abroad in Thailand! This time I had the pleasure and privilege to travel with Clara (AKA Claz) who was my "buddy" while I was studying in Vienna. The only complaint that I came up with after 5 weeks of travelling together was that she was too nice! I'm sure if you asked her the same question she would rattle off a plethora of very re... Read Full Entry

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Chilling at our bungalows

We scored a pretty nice resort for the 250 Baht we paid for our bungalow :P

Monkeys in Phang Nga National Park

They were digging for something on the mud flats.

One of the sea caves we went through in our small boat

James Bond Island

Not really that spectacular, just popular because of the film.

Sign on Ko Panyi

These were a little worrying, especially when I followed them to the end and found the path blocked by rubble... :P

Ko Panyi

View from a normal street.

Khao Sok Town

Trail to the waterfall (Khao Sok NP)

Leeches...

I think the one on the right had been there significantly longer than the other one...

Some type of lizard

The waterfall

Where I chilled for a while and had a swim.

4th March 2008

Penny
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It's tough being you!
Hey Joel, so happy to be reading your blog again even though it makes me so jealous! Great photos as ever. Happy travelling.

4th March 2008

clinton
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eye opener
yr entry was a real good eye opener. party vacations for singles

4th March 2008

Colin
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Off the Beaten Track!
Great to hear your Thai stories, Joel, and the amazing photos! Clara, you were certainly a great traveling companion - thanks for keeping Joel out of mischief! Looking forward to the next adventures.

4th March 2008

The Great One
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I didnt know that you could use "awesome" and "trance music" in the same sentence
Yeah Phuket sounds pretty sad, my bro said the same thing (he went there for a week, forgot to tell you that in my email).

4th March 2008

Barbara
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Brilliant Blogging!
Loved your blog Joel. You really bring your travels to life with your vibrant writing and great photos. I loved the elephant shots; the one of Clara feeding the elephant is wonderful! Take care in Myanmar!

4th March 2008

clara
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any time!!! have been home for 5 days now..and feel ready to leave again...miss travelling with you! ..and even your very special sound system..;) take care

4th March 2008

clara
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oh ja...and what i forgot to say...great blog!!! love your selfshots!

7th March 2008

jidranuch romsaithong
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****chill chill****
Great description for Thailand. I'm Thai.Sorry about such a kind of thing that make you feel bad about thailand.It has many nice thing that you can't see in other country.By the way,I like to read your blog.it's funny and chill chill.Nice to see you!!!!!!

10th March 2008

michaelpaddo
Michael Meadows

The adventurer returns!
Great to have new blogs appearing from you again! =) Sounds like your epic trip has started well, can't wait to hear how much you're enjoying Burma!

12th March 2008

guus
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I'm soooo jealous!!
Sup Yo! I'm sitting in my office being so increadibly jealous!!! I wish you all the best in traveling; i hope you enjoy Myanmar as much as i did! Keep in touch and let's meet somewhere in Europe. Talk to you soon! Tschusss! Guus

14th March 2008

Baz
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Good job
I'm a fan of your increased amount of party/action photo's Joelo! Now that you're not at uni to hang out with, I am turning to your blogs as an outlet to kill time :P Take it easy mate, I will see you pretty soon!!!

23rd March 2008

Alyssa Davis
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Interesting blog
First of all, nice work getting into the Singapore Slings! When we were in Singapore we chickened out when we heard exactly what was in them! LOL Once again a great blog. Makes me homesick for Asia (even though I'm in Europe right now...go figure!).

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