Tag Archives: Chiang Mai

The Best of the Natural Wonders

Posted on November 27, 2013 by simpletravelourway

We sat on the balcony of our hotel in Thailand when what looked like a mosquito perched on the railing right in front of us.  We leaned in for a look. We never worried much about mosquitoes before this trip … Continue reading →

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The secret garden

Posted on November 23, 2013 by simpletravelourway

We walked down a little lane in the late afternoon and discovered a tall, stately, and very old brick wall with narrow slats allowing the observer to catch a glimpse inside.  We peeked in from a distance and were surprised … Continue reading →

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Finding birds

Posted on November 20, 2013 by simpletravelourway

Where are the birds we wondered? We saw very few bird species in Japan, China, and Vietnam.  Of those few, we could identify only 6 species that were new to us. Pathetic! We had looked for birds but not in … Continue reading →

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Holiday Swap

Posted on November 17, 2013 by simpletravelourway

Being in Thailand all November, we’ll miss our traditional Thanksgiving with family & friends, but this year we swapped it for the festival of Loy Krathong in Thailand. The festival, as celebrated in Chiang Mai, combines kom loi (lanterns floating … Continue reading →

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Praying for cooler weather

Posted on November 16, 2013 by simpletravelourway

We shouldn’t complain.  We know that.  Lucky us. We’re on the trip of a lifetime and writing to you – some of you are in cold, wet places — to complain that it’s just a bit too warm here.  Well, … Continue reading →

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