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Day 85 – Mountain town

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Cassandra

Kalaw, Myanmar (05.07.2013) A sleepy little town in the mountains, Kalaw attracts travellers for one night only as they head off on multi-day treks into the countryside. Cara and I chose to pull a two-nighter and enjoyed meandering the sleepy … Continue reading →

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Day 74 – Patpong

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Cassandra

Bangkok, Thailand (24.06.2013) Patpong is the tourist-focused red light district of Bangkok. Sexy “dancers” (who couldn’t dance to save themselves), lady boys, the infamous ping pong shows, S&M, sex shows, muscle shows, hookers, and scammers all line the streets and … Continue reading →

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Day 73 – The market to end all markets

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Cassandra

Bangkok, Thailand (23.06.2013) The infamous Chatuchak market in Bangkok is, according to Wikipedia, the world’s biggest weekend market with over 5,000 stalls covering 35 acres. More than 200,000 people visit and shop there each day. If you know me personally … Continue reading →

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Travel highlights from Southern Thailand

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Cassandra

After 3 weeks of fun in the sun of southern Thailand it’s time to move on. For now at least. Some of the highlights of my time in Thailand have included: 1. Food! I have been grazing my way around … Continue reading →

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Day 40 – Candlelit market

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Cassandra

Krabi, Thailand (21.05.2013) A power cut threw most of Krabi Town into darkness around dinner time tonight. Impromptu candlelit dining in the streets and markets ensued, giving the whole town an air of romance and nostalgia. I ate my way … Continue reading →

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