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Thailand Bargain Cheap Flights

If you’re looking for the cheapest flight prices to Thailand and flying around South East Asia, there are currently a whole slew of special offers from airlines hungry for your cash

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Thailand Airport Tourist Scam – Beware Of Duty Free Shops

Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport could give you a nasty shock if you go browsing in the duty-free stores – be careful if you handle any items as you could end up getting arrested and having to pay a hefty fine before you can leave the country

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Cheap Apartments In Hong Kong – W Studios

Looking for a serviced apartment in Hong Kong with a decent internet connection that doesn’t cost a fortune? W Studios might be the answer.

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The Introverted Traveller

Not all travellers are wacky party animals ready for endless socialising. A thought provoking article from World Hum discusses what it’s like to be an introvert traveller

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Yoga In Bangkok

If you want to start practising yoga or learn more about it, there are numerous yoga schools in Bangkok where you can find classes for whatever level you require

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How Much Money Do I Need To Live In Bangkok?

If you’re thinking about going to live in Bangkok full time, you need to have a good idea of what your monthly expenses are likely to be. Here’s a rundown of what you get for your money in The Big Mango

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Wisdom Teeth Removal In Bangkok

Many people come to Thailand for medical tourism – as I live here, I have to rely on Thai hospital services all the time. Recently I got my wisdom teeth removed at a fraction of what it would have cost me in the UK

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Comrade Duch – The Lost Executioner

As the Khmer Rouge trials continue in Cambodia with the testimony of Duch, the former commandant of the Tuol Sleng prison, it’s worth remembering the remarkable story that brought him to justice. It’s told by photographer Nic Dunlop in his book The Lost Executioner, which was my Book Of The Year for 2005. I gave [...]

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Tone Deaf In Bangkok – Janet Brown

A lyrical memoir of falling in love with Thailand’s capital city, Janet Brown’s Tone Deaf In Bangkok shows a more gentle side to the City Of Angels

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Volunteer Work In Bangkok – In Search Of Sanuk

If you’re interested in doing real volunteer work while in Bangkok but don’t know who to contact, speak to the guys at InSearchOfSanuk.com – they are doing sterling work with a growing number of Bangkok charities

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Jumping Cat Monastery, Burma

Just tripped over this on YouTube… Nga Phe Kyaung monastery on Inle Lake, Myanmar is better known as Jumping Cat Monastery because… well, you’ll see

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Myanmar Tour And Travel Agent Recommendation: Radiant Tours

If you need help organising domestic flight tickets and hotel bookings within Myanmar, I can recommend Radiant Tours – they did a great job of helping me when I visited Burma

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The Voice Of Hope – Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi turns 64 today – and is still in prison. Her recently republished book “The Voice Of Hope” provides a superb recap of who Aung San Suu Kyi is and why she has sacrificed her family and freedom in the hope of a free Burma.

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Koh Lanta Map on Google Maps

Get a detailed picture of what’s available on each of Koh Lanta’s beaches with this comprehensive map of the Thai island on Google Maps, created by Rob at AmazingLanta.com

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Bangkok Food: Where To Find The Best Street Eats

Lonely Planet writer Austin Bush has created a super useful Google Map of all the best street eats places he’s found in Bangkok – click on each of the icons to get photos and info of what delicacies you can find there. Foodie heaven!

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Travels On My Birthday

Today’s my birthday. With an uncharacteristic pang of nostalgia, I thought back to all the places I’ve been on my birthday since I left the UK seven years ago. Here they are.

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Koh Lanta Beach Guide

Looking for a laid back island in Thailand where there’s unspoilt beaches, not too many people but still decent hotels and restaurants? Take a look at the Koh Lanta Beach Guide on AmazingLanta.com

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How to Make Money with Your Travel Blog

If you’re interested in earning money from your travel blog while you’re travelling, Nomadic Matt’s ebook How to Make Money With Your Travel Blog is a good place to start to get real world examples of how to go about it

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Packing List For Thailand

Need a packing list before you’re travelling to Thailand? Here’s some packing tips about what you can leave at home and what you should make sure you bring to the Land of Smiles

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McDonalds In Asia Sure Sells Some Weird Stuff

If you think McDonalds sells the same burgers and fries everywhere in the world, think again – here in Asia they’ve had to make some concessions to local tastes and come up with some peculiar fast food variations on Asian favourites

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Thailand Engrish – The Return

Engrish is one of the great joys of travelling in Asia. Here are a few more gems found during my wanderings around Bangkok.

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Cheapest Scuba Diving In South East Asia

Find out where the cheapest places are to dive in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines, as well as other recent articles from Divehappy, my website about scuba diving in Asia

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Thai Banks To Start Charging Hefty Fees For ATM Withdrawals

Thai Banks have now imposed significant fees for tourists withdrawing foreign funds from ATMs while travelling in Thailand. Make sure you minimise your ATM use to avoid spending more than you bargained for.

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12 Ways To Seriously Injure Yourself On A Bangkok Sidewalk

You think Bangkok is dangerous because of political unrest or bad Nicholas Cage films? Think again – what’s most likely to get you is the everyday assault course known as taking a walk on a Bangkok sidewalk.

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Real Volunteer Posts In Thailand

Want to find places to volunteer in Thailand where you don’t have to pay loads of money for the privilege of doing so? Lindy Madden has some answers

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Bangkok Unrest Is Over: Normalcy Returns To Thai Capital

The redshirt protests are over in Bangkok and all services are returning to normal. Travellers should still be cautious but there is no danger from political protests in the city anymore

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Best Currency Exchange To Buy Thai Baht In The UK

On the excellent MoneySaversExpert site – probably the UK’s best site for impartial financial advice with a very active forum – I just discovered the Travel Money Maximiser page.

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Best. Newspaper. Headline. Ever.

Going through my photos I came across this headline gold from the Bangkok Post last year which I’d completely forgotten about until now…

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Cheap Flights Between London and Kuala Lumpur: AirAsia X Flights Reviewed

AirAsiaX have finally launched their long-haul no-frills budget flights between London and Kuala Lumpur. Find out what it’s like to travel on their cheap flights and if it’s worth the money saved

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Free Bangkok Guide from Tripadvisor

You can download a nicely produced free nine page PDF Guide to Bangkok from Tripadvisor – look for the download link at the top of the right hand column on their page about Khao San Road.

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