The Smiths

Exploring the old town

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December 4th 2010
Today we got up at around 10 and made our way out around 11 to meet Becky and Greg at Miguel's, a Mexican restaurant. I figured out last night that the old part of Chiang Mai, where we're staying, is surrounded by a moat. I think you could probably walk the moat's perimeter in about 2 hours, though I don't know why you would...I love all the random little streets with wats (temples), bars, restaur ... read more

Asia » Thailand » North-West Thailand » Chiang Mai

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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