Tag Archives: thailand

Chinatown

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Cassandra

Bangkok, Thailand (11.01.2014) It’s funny isn’t it? The way an exotic place becomes droll as soon as you make it your home. I’ve lived in Bangkok for almost 6 months now and I’ve started to take it for granted. The … Continue reading →

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A very special Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Cassandra

Ayutthaya, Thailand (25.12.2013) Christmas in Thailand is (despite the decorations and beer gardens) just another day. This Buddhist nation doesn’t officially recognize Christmas and it isn’t a public holiday. Luckily, my office has tons of expats so they kindly gave … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Cassandra

Bangkok, Thailand (24.12.2013) For a country that doesn’t officially celebrate Christmas, Thailand sure knows how to have a rockin’ good time. Walking through the central city on Christmas Eve, the streets were alive with lights and music and merriment. In … Continue reading →

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Surreal

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Cassandra

Bangkok, Thailand (December 2013) It’s been a strange few weeks in Bangkok. Although there hasn’t been much coverage in the international media, Bangkok has been filled for weeks with tens of thousands of passionate demonstrators – some calling for the … Continue reading →

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Growing tension

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Cassandra

Bangkok, Thailand (25.11.2013) There have been escalating political protests across Bangkok in the past weeks. Yesterday, an epic 100,000 “yellow shirt” anti-government and 40,000 “red shirt” pro-government demonstrators took to the streets. Today, the yellow shirt marches continued. This was … Continue reading →

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Loy Krathong

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Cassandra

Bangkok, Thailand (17.11.2013) Sunday was a full moon. Each year in Thailand, on the full moon of the 12th month of the traditional Thai calendar (which usually falls in November), the nation celebrates Loy Krathong, which translates roughly as “floating … Continue reading →

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Day 109 – Durian

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Cassandra

Bangkok, Thailand (29.07.2013) This woman at Or Tor Kor Market in Bangkok claims to sell the best Durian in Thailand. As I am not a fan of the smelly fruit I couldn’t tell you if the claims are founded. For … Continue reading →

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Day 108 – Purr Cats

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Cassandra

Bangkok, Thailand (28.07.2013) Took afternoon tea in a cat’s playground. Purr Cat Cafe near Thong Lor BTS in Bangkok is filled with cats sleeping, playing, and just generally living their lives. Sip your tea, eat your cake, pet a cat. … Continue reading →

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Day 107 – Inside the clouds

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Cassandra

Chiang Mai to Bangkok, Thailand (27.07.2013) I’ve travelled a lot in my life so I’ve started to take flying for granted. Yet it is so amazing really. How do they keep those metal birds afloat? It’s hard to compute. And … Continue reading →

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Day 106 – Musings with monks

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Cassandra

Chiang Mai, Thailand (26.07.2013) I tried to be a good tourist today, honestly. But it rained a lot. Actually I’m starting to reach the limit of my enthusiasm for travelling. For me 3 months is perfect. Anything beyond that and … Continue reading →

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Day 105 – Learning to eat Thai

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Cassandra

Chiang Mai, Thailand (25.07.2013) Thai cooking class. Pad thai, red curry, tom yum soup. All the Thai greats. I actually managed to make not just barely edible but most delicious dishes. This leads me to believe that Thai cooking is … Continue reading →

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Day 104 – Spaaaaagh

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Cassandra

Chiang Mai, Thailand (24.07.2013) Spent a good part of the day being scrubbed, rubbed, cleansed and pampered at a day spa. My first spa adventure was a relaxy success. Since I was naked and half-asleep most of the time I … Continue reading →

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Day 103 – Old Chiang Mai

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Cassandra

Chiang Mai, Thailand (23.07.2013) My first day in Chiang Mai. Just wandering the streets to catch the feel of the place.

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Day 102 – Fruits

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Cassandra

Bangkok, Thailand (22.07.2013) Have I mentioned that the food in Bangkok is amazing?

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Day 101 – Acceptance

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Cassandra

Bangkok, Thailand (21.07.2013) After coming to the same coffee stall (pictured) on and off for the last couple of months and everyday for the last week, today the owner asked me where I was from and how long I’m staying. … Continue reading →

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