Category: Thailand
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Nong Khai: The Isan Stillness
THE TRAIN CHUGS as it arrives at the station, the final stop after traversing the northeastern railway for almost 11 hours overnight. I quickly alight the train, a purple second-class sleeper, and make my way to the information desk. I am now in Nong Khai, a sleepy riverside town in northeastern Thailand more famous as…
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Bangkok: Wanderlust Reborn
I THOUGHT I was past that phase, if I can even call it a phase. Since college I have developed an obsession with traveling. There’s something in seeing a place firsthand and having your ideas challenged based on what you are experiencing on a personal level. In a way, it has augmented my sense of reality,…
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Phuket: Afternoon Ride
I gingerly climb onto the elephant and snuggle into the seat precariously perched on the creature’s back. Abie follows suit, aided by our driver who’s one of those masterfully guiding tourists on an elephant ride along a path on a hill. A young lady ties a loose strap on either side of our seat, acting…
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Thailand: My “First” Trip Abroad (Exploring Pattaya and Bangkok)
My first international travel experience took me to Thailand in 2006—a country known for its beautiful landscapes, bustling markets, and vibrant street food culture. Although this trip was initially for a regional conference in Pattaya, it quickly became the catalyst for my ongoing passion for travel. From exploring the coastal charm of Pattaya to seeing…
The Tourist Gaze 