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It Looked Like Hell – The White Temple of Chiang Rai

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Alli Blair

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It looked like Heaven. Then it looked like Hell. I was confused. I was impressed. I was disturbed. I was amazed. Extravagant, ornate, and blindingly white. Sculpted grotesque heads hanging in the trees. I didn’t know what to think or … Continue reading →

Posted in Thailand Tagged Art, Buddhism, Chiang Rai, Culture, Photography, Thailand, Travel, White Temple

Why Are There So Many Lady Boys in Thailand?

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Alli Blair

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From Bangkok to Chiang Mai, extravagant and flamboyant ladies are seen strutting down the street and through night markets. However, even though they are ladies, they are not women. As you will hear often in Thailand, they are “Lady Boys.”  What … Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, Thailand Tagged Bangkok, Buddhism, Chiang Mai, Culture, Lady Boy, Plastic Surgery, Thailand, Travel

A Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Alli Blair

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We headed to a Thai cooking class for the evening in an outdoor jungle estate to learn how to cook some traditional Thai meals. First, our chef Perm took us to the markets of Chiang Mai to learn about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Wine, Thailand Tagged Chiang Mai, Cooking, Cooking Class, Culture, Curry, Food, Pad Thai, Thailand, Travel

ROAR! Why I Give Tiger Kingdom A Thumbs Up

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Alli Blair

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Many people have strong reservations visiting such a place as Tiger Kingdom in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The main one being the history of drugging tigers so that they are more placid and able to be pet by tourists. While this is … Continue reading →

Posted in Thailand Tagged Chiang Mai, Culture, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Tiger Kingdom, Tigers, Tourism, Travel

A Buddhist Blessing

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Alli Blair

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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as “Doi Suthep,” although this is actually the name of the mountain it is located on. I received a blessing from … Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, Thailand Tagged Astrology, Blessing, Buddhism, Chiang Mai, Culture, Doi Suthep, Monk, Thailand, Travel

The Glittering Grand Palace

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Alli Blair

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The Grand Palace is a complex of beautiful textile designs and structures at the heart of Bangkok. Several royal ceremonies are held within the walls of the palace every year, and it is one of the most popular tourist attractions … Continue reading →

Posted in Thailand Tagged Art, Bangkok, Design, Emerald Buddha, Grand Palace, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Travel

Bustle & Buzz of Bangkok

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Alli Blair

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Right upon arriving in Bangkok, the buzz I felt was immediate. Zigzagging tuk-tuks, streetside BBQs, neon lights, and buzzing street life encapsulated my surroundings. Bangkok is an easy starting point when first venturing to Southeast Asia because it’s very Western … Continue reading →

Posted in Thailand Tagged Bangkok, Culture, Food, Patpong, Southeast Asia, Thai Massage, Thailand, Travel, Tuk Tuk

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