The view from the hill

Reapin and Creapin

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October 12th 2009
As we enter the last few weeks of our glorious, yet unrefined, journey through the southern heart of Asia it's time that we stopped and considered what Alex and I have learned thus far: 1) We don't like Tuk-Tuk's they Suck-Suck 2) Ping-pong shows in no way involve the sport 3) Tours are for Fools 4) We like bicycles and motos... as long as Alex stays on! 5) Eventually, a temple is really ju ... read more

Asia » Thailand » Central Thailand » Bangkok

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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