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Overland Journal Day 173–185: Crossing the Border & Central Thailand Road Trip
Overlanding Thailand and crossing the border from Cambodia with your own car isn’t easy. But thanks to good prep, we make it through to continue our overland expedition to Singapore. We dive into Bangkok life while the 4Runner gets an upgrade, head north into monsoon rains for waterfalls and night safaris in Khao Yai National Park, and explore ancient, crowd-free temples in Ayutthaya. But after days of rain,…
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Thailand: Off The Grid At Chiang Rai’s Bamboo Nest
Think of the most special place you’ve ever stayed at while traveling. For some people it’s a five star hotel. Others prefer a tiny cabin in the woods, a cute beach cottage or a house in the countryside. For me, it’s the Bamboo Nest guesthouse amidst the mountains of Chiang Rai. Completely off the grid with their own water supply filtered in the jungle, land to grow food…
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3 Days In Bangkok: What To See And Do For First Timers
Going to Bangkok for the first time? That’s great! Bangkok is one of my favorite cities. It has some beautiful highlights, but also plenty of opportunities to explore lesser known areas. It’s one of those cities that reward you for getting lost, as there is always something going on around every corner. Get your first fix of Thai street food, take a boat or tuk tuk to one…