Archive for December, 2009


December 31, 2009  nature,Thailand Travel

Experience Thailand’s Untouched Wonderland at Khao Sok National Park


Khao Sok National Park is in Surat Thani province in Southern Thailand.  It is a haven of plants, animals and fresh air and is easily one of the most diverse national parks in Thailand. Khao Sok was declared a national park by the Thai government on December 22nd, 1980, making it the 22nd national park [...]


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December 30, 2009  Asian Gourmet,Southeast Asia travel

Mouse Dropping Chili: Dare to Try?


Southeast Asian food can be hot!  Hot meaning spicy.  One of the most famous chilies in the region is the bird’s eye chili, found mainly in Thailand but also available in most parts of Southeast Asia. The bird’s eye chili, otherwise known as Thai chili or comically referred to prik kee noo (mouse dropping chili) [...]


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December 29, 2009  Adventures,Cambodia Travel

Ratanakiri: An Immaculate Nature Haven in Northeast Cambodia


If you are looking for a varied adventure in pristine Cambodian nature, you should head to Ratanakiri in northeastern Cambodia.  Ratanakiri offers the keen explorer a haven of natural landscapes such as thick bamboo jungles, lush mountains and crystal clear waters. The province of Ratanakiri is sparsely populated.  Its 150,000 inhabitants make up only 1% [...]


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December 28, 2009  Adventures,nature,Sightseeing,Thailand Travel

Cast Yourself Away to the Pristine Scenery of Phang Nga


Phang Nga is a town (and the capital) of the southern province of the same name located approximately 800 kilometers from Bangkok. The town has a population of about 9600 people and covers an area of about 6.75km².  Most people come to Phang Nga for one reason which is to explore the bay. Phang Nga [...]


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December 25, 2009  Southeast Asia travel

Merry Christmas from Southeast Asia


People do not normally associate Christmas with Southeast Asia.  Most of the citizens in the region are not even Christians.  However, you would be surprised to see how much of the holiday spirit is on display in Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar. Christmas in Vietnam During the 19th and 20th centuries, many Vietnamese converted [...]


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