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Bangkok (Krung Thep)
Send Image as a Free e-Postcard		Grand Palace: Bangkok's Grand Palace is one of the world's great palaces. The architecture of the many wats is truly stunning and the sheer amount of jewels and riches is overwhelming.
Send Image as a Free e-Postcard		Warrior Figurines: Hundreds of these figurines are spread throughout the temple grounds, and are a favorite with many professional photographers.
Send Image as a Free e-Postcard		Golden Statue: The contrast between the gold statues and colorful roofing tiles presents the viewer with a memorable experience
Send Image as a Free e-Postcard		Wat Po: While touring Wat Po, which is also known as the temple of the reclining Buddha, we were invited to take photos of the monks while they worshipped.
Send Image as a Free e-Postcard		Grand Palace Field Trip: While we were visiting the temples, we met a class on a field trip. After swapping stories and practicing their English, the class asked us to join them in their picture.
Send Image as an e-Postcard	Send Image as an e-Postcard	Grand Palace Spires (1): (Left) The spires in the Grand Palace are truly amazing Grand Palace Spires (2): (Right) More towering spires...
Send Image as an e-Postcard	Send Image as an e-Postcard	Golden Spires, Grand Palace: (Left) The golden spires in the palace are almost blinding to the eyes Palace Guard: (Right) If you look behind the guard, you will see a small child clinging on. This playful kid ran up to the guard, who isn't allowed to move, and jumped on his podium and tried to play with his rifle, but eventually ended up posing along of him.
Send Image as an e-Postcard	Send Image as an e-Postcard	Tailored Suits: (Left) We met this friendly tailor (Novo Fashions) in Bangkok, who tailored a cashmere wool 3-peice suit and two dress shirts for only $125! (4 years later I heard from this tailor who found his photo on my site - it is a small world!) Snakes: (Right) In Bangkok I went to the Red Cross snake center, where we were given a demonstration on how they "milked" king cobras. We then posed with non-venomous snakes like this little guy...
Send Image as a Free e-Postcard		Hungry?: Along with delicious tropical fruit, you can get a bag of delicious fried grubs, cooked and salted to your liking. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it! (Yes, I ate some!)
Chiang Mai Province
Send Image as a Free e-Postcard		Hilltribe Housing: While on our trek in northern Thailand, we stayed overnight in a hilltribe village. There were about 10 of us in this hut, which was raised off the ground and quite comfortable. That night we were treated to a fresh meal of Thai chicken with fresh vegetables. It was one of the best meals I've ever had.
Send Image as a Free e-Postcard		Elephants: As part of our trek in northern Thailand, we took a break from hiking and rode elephants for a few hours. Like most of the world, elephants in Thailand are having difficulty surviving with human encroachment. Treks like this help the elephants as the money that is raised goes toward elephant habitats.
Send Image as an e-Postcard		Hill Tribe Trekking: (Left) While trekking in the mountains north of Chiang Mai, we were forced to yield the path to a local man with his elephant. Just another day in northern Thailand...

Encarta map of Thailand: See an excellent map of Thailand

Thailand Travel Information: Lonely Planet Destination Guide: Lonely Planet's guidebooks are second to none. Go here to read their on-line edition

Amazing Thailand: Thailand's official tourism site - packed with photos and information

Thailand.com: A new portal containing everything you need to know about Thailand

Infoplease Thailand: A historical overview of Thailand

Chiang Mai City Information: Learn about the historical city of Chiang Mai, where I trekked in the mountains

INM Bangkok City Guide : Online tours of Bangkok's historical treasures

Thai Cuisine: Learn about Thai cuisine, one of the most flavorful foods in the world

Flags Of The World: Thailand Information about and history of Thailand's flag

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Time Visited: March 1999

Main Cities Visited: Bangkok, Chiang Mai

Modes of Transportation: Pickup, Bus, Taxi, Roof of Pickup, Airplane, Elephant, Bamboo Raft

How I Ended Up There: My friend Ryan and I were looking for a fun place to go for a long weekend while in Hong Kong. We tried to go to Vietnam, but after we couldn't get a ticket, we tried to find somewhere cheap. Later that week we were in Thailand!

Memorable Foods: Fresh tropical fruits, unbelievable Thai foods, insects & grubs, banana crepes

What I Liked: Authentic Thai food (!), Traveling along the rivers in northern Thailand, delicious fresh fruit stands, and unbelievably cheap clothing

What I Disliked: The sweltering heat of the jungles

Where I Stayed: Hostels, guesthouses, bamboo huts

Thailand in Five Words: spicy, shiny, jungle, sacred, evolving

My Thoughts: Although I traveled to Thailand with no expectations, I soon learned why it is one of the premier backpacking centers in Asia. The food is spectacular (and cheap), the housing is plentiful, and the adventures are everywhere. I spent a few days in Bangkok, touring the city and devouring the plentiful fresh fruits and spicy curries. I then took a bus with a friend to Chiang Mai, where we went on a hilltribe trek that culminated in an elephant ride and handmade bamboo raft down the Mae Kok River. I've never visited a place with so much adventure, and I hope to go back again while I'm young to do some more exploring.

Click here to read a long email I wrote from Thailand! (A new window will open)