Nakhon Sawan Chinese New Year Festival 2007

Nakhon Sawan Chinese New Year Festival 2007 (Chao Pho Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho Fair and Procession)11-22 February 2007Venue: Utthayan Sawan (Nong Sombun Park), Kosi Road and the bank of the Chao Phraya RiverNakhon Sawan Chinese New Year Festival 2007The Chao Pho Chao Mae Pak Nam Pho Fair[...]

~ Wednesday, January 31, 2007 0 comments

Second Thai-Laos bridge opens

More links planned to span the Mekong , opening more transportation options for the Southeast Asian corridor.Thailand and Laos officially opened their second Friendship Bridge , while the two countries plan the construction of a third and fourth river crossing. Second Thai-Laos bridge[...]

~ Monday, January 29, 2007 0 comments

Chinese New Year in Bangkok, Thailand : February 18, 2007

Head down to Yaowarat, Bangkok's Chinatown, where old buildings of vintage-style architecture peep through neon ideograms. Take your senses for a stroll and behold the transition from the Year of the Dog to the Reign of the Pig. With as much as 14 present of Thailand's population claiming[...]

~ Friday, January 26, 2007 0 comments

Stratford upon Avon

Last Saturday it was semi-sunny out so we decided to do some local sightseeing. We drove about 40 miles northwest to Stratford-upon-Avon, the hometown and burial place of William Shakespeare.The drive was almost all on country roads and we enjoyed the English scenery and quiet little villages along the way. I did my usual drive-by[...]

~ Tuesday, January 23, 2007 0 comments

Chiang Mai Flower Festival 2007 in Thailand Travel

2 - 4 February 2007Venue: In the provincial town of Chiang Mai at Nong Buak Had Park, Thailand,Chiang Mai Flower Festival 2007Chiang Mai is famous for its variety of valley flowers. Most of them bloom early in the year from January to February, which is regarded as the most beautiful[...]

~ Tuesday, January 23, 2007 0 comments

Thailand Bangkok Spa Experiences

Thailand is a haven for relaxation, rejuvenation and regeneration. Ancient healing knowledge passed down over generations, exotic and tropical surroundings, lots of sunshine and legendary hospitality provide the ideal setting for the continuous pursuit of inner and outer beauty.Bangkok[...]

~ Monday, January 22, 2007 0 comments

Switzerland 12/23: Lausanne and Geneva

On our last full day in Bern we were divided as to what we wanted to do. I wanted to take a day trip to Geneva, mainly because there are several Reformation sites there I wanted to add to my website (and had learned about long ago in college history). And there is also a cathedral to see along the way in Lausanne.David, on the[...]

~ Sunday, January 21, 2007 0 comments

Switzerland 12/22: Fribourg

The Rough Guide to Switzerland couldn't rave enough about Fribourg, a French-speaking city about 15 miles from Bern. The book said Fribourg is "one of Switzerland's best-kept secrets" with a "winningly attractive medieval Old Town" and steep cobbled streets that are "picturesque and characterful." And its university "generates[...]

~ Friday, January 19, 2007 0 comments

The Mu Koh Similan Phang-nga the Most Exciting Dive Spots in the Kingdom

The Mu Koh Similan, located near the Mu Koh Surin, have some of the most exciting dive spots in the kingdom. After a day spent in the water, you can retreat to the shore and enjoy stunning views of the islands and the horizon.Location The Mu Koh SimilanThe Similan Islands consist of nine[...]

~ Thursday, January 18, 2007 0 comments

King Narai Reign Fair “A night at King Narai Palace”

16-20 February 2007Venue: Phra Narai Ratchaniwet Palace, Lop Buri (153 km. from Bangkok),A night at King Narai PalaceKing Narai Reign Fair is held from 16 to 20 February 2007 to commemorate the reign of King Narai the Great (1657-1688) of Ayutthaya. The King is well known for promoting[...]

~ Wednesday, January 17, 2007 0 comments

Switzerland 12/21: Bern

We had breakfast in our hotel every morning in Bern, which was absolutely fantastic. Fresh-squeezed orange juice came out of a nifty machine, there were scrambled eggs and sausages, and there were about seven different kinds of bread and three different kinds of croissants! I had a delicious wheat croissant every day and miss it[...]

~ Monday, January 15, 2007 0 comments

Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh - Of glaciers,lakes,snow clad mountains and a valley of clouds

Driving to the remote part of Arunachal Pradesh in the north east corner of India was an exhilarating experience . Colours change with every curve in the mountains and so does the scenery. bright yellow mustard fields merge ith some brilliant orchids that suddenly morph into dense forests[...]

~ Monday, January 15, 2007 0 comments

The Kra Chiaw Field Chaiyaphum Thailand Travel

Phang Hoei Hill located in the Chaiyaphum Province, serves as the border between Central and Northeastern (Isan) Thailand. When the Kra Chiaw are in bloom the ground is carpeted in a think blanket of Pink. There are two places in the area where you can see these flowersThe Kra Chiaw Field[...]

~ Monday, January 15, 2007 0 comments

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