Thailand

The Night Train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

Anonymous — Tue, 27 May 2003 00:13:56 +0000

The Rapid train is scheduled to depart Chiang Mai at 9:30 p.m., but by 10 it has not arrived from the south. A bell is rung to herald its arrival, and when it pulls in, it is swabbed down and swept...

Loy Krathong

Anonymous — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:34:14 +0000

Loy Krathong is a special festival celebration in Thailand in November. Float your sorrows away and release your hopes and dreams into the heavens.

10 Essential Thai Words and Phrases

Anonymous — Sun, 25 May 2003 02:04:09 +0000

1. mai bpen rai , mai mee bpunhaa The first phrase roughly translates to "it doesn't matter", the second to "no problem." Together, they typify the Thai approach to life: don't get bogged down by...

Book review: Warrior Odyssey - Antonio Graceffo

Anonymous — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:14:46 +0000

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to set off on a quest around Asia, researching and discovering lesser-known and rare martial arts along the way? Read about the experiences of Antonio Graceffo in his latest book, Warrior Odyssey.

A Warrior's Odyssey - Interview with Antonio Graceffo

Anonymous — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 10:38:43 +0000

Antonio Graceffo's eagerly anticipated new book, Warrior Odyssey, covers the beginning of his trek throughout Asia. Commencing from 2001, his quest for adventure has developed into a journey of learning native martial arts and all elements of culture, religion, language and history that accompanies it.

The Loi Krathong Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Anonymous — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:41:13 +0000

If you like candles placed in colorful paper lanterns, fireworks, beautiful girls in traditional dress, parade floats, lots of food, and parties, do not miss the Loi Krathong festival. Of course, it is much more than this to the Thai people. Read on to learn more.

My life In Tokyo

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:01:40 +0000

Just a couple pics from my hood.

Amazing Ruins of Ayutthaya

Anonymous — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:31:08 +0000

Ayutthaya , whose name means “undefeatable” in Sanskrit, may not be as popular as Bangkok, Chiang Mai or Phuket but it’s one of the many places in Thailand that’s...

Loy Krathong

Anonymous — Mon, 26 May 2003 03:57:49 +0000

As with many traditional festivals, the Thai festival of Loy Krathong, known as Yi Peng in the north, has many conflicting explanations of its purposes. Is it a Brahmanic rite honoring the dead? A...

Discount Airlines of Asia

Anonymous — Mon, 09 May 2005 07:55:02 +0000

Dozens of low-cost airlines have been launched recently in Asia, transforming the continent's travel landscape. Here is a list of them...

Kayaking Adventure

Anonymous — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 06:55:38 +0000

Kayaking down the Nam Khan River near Luang Prabang in Laos...

Der er liv på dødens jernbane

Anonymous — Wed, 14 Mar 2001 23:00:37 +0000

[Read the English version] 16.000 allierede krigsfanger mistede livet her - og flere end 100.000 andre, man ikke taler så meget om. I dag er "Dødens Jernbane" og Broen over floden Kwai to af Thailands...

A Thai Monk's Buddhist Tigers

Anonymous — Tue, 11 May 2004 07:28:41 +0000

* * * KANCHANABURI, Thailand, May 10, 2004 - Walking fully grown tigers on a leash is all part of a day's work for a group of Buddhist monks who have taken on the task of protecting the endangered...

American Boarding Schools - a book review

Anonymous — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 19:31:19 +0000

A directory of American Boarding Schools, compiled with international students in mind...

Celeste Goes to the Movies

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Oct 2004 23:23:13 +0000

Film Reviews by Celeste Heiter