We were staying far away from the party scene on Ko Phangan at Mai Pen Rai Bungalows on Than Sadet beach. We arrived at 7:00am and found someone who let us check in early which was outstanding! Mai Pen Rai Bungalows was great. Super laid back and funky. We had a bungalow right on theContinue reading “Thialand- Ko Phangan”
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Thailand Ko Lanta to Ko Phangan
One of the great things about traveling around Thailand is that lots of other people are doing it too so you can make arrangements to get most anywhere no matter where you are by using local agents. We always got at least two prices (often there was a difference), if in doubt we went withContinue reading “Thailand Ko Lanta to Ko Phangan”
Mama, Papa in Thailand-Ko Lanta
Ko Lanta Yai Ko Lanta is a 25 km long island which is less full of tourists than Ko Phi Phi. It has beautiful beaches and less development but that is changing as it becomes more popular. We arrived in Ko Lanta by ferry from Ko Phi Phi in the town of Ban Sala DanContinue reading “Mama, Papa in Thailand-Ko Lanta”
Ko Phi Phi
Ko Phi Phi We had one night to spend in Ko Phi Phi so we took the early boat. We were picked up from our hotel in Ao Nang beach by an air conditioned van and taken to the ferry in Krabi town (300Bht each) you can go from Ao Nang beach but that costs 400BhtContinue reading “Ko Phi Phi”
Mama Papa in Thailand- Krabi, Ao Nang and Railay
Upon landing at Krabi airport we found the bus/taxi counter where they tried very hard to convince us to take a 600Bht taxi. We explained that we wanted to take the 160Bht bus and we were willing to wait. Eventually they gave in and a woman took us through most of the airport to a spot onContinue reading “Mama Papa in Thailand- Krabi, Ao Nang and Railay”
Around the Town of Siem Reap
Because we bought a 3 day pass not a one week pass we had one day In Siem Reap which would not include Angkor Watt. If we had it to again I would have paid the extra for the one week pass because so much of the area around Siem Reap is part of theContinue reading “Around the Town of Siem Reap”
Siem Reap and Angkor Wat
Our primary reason for making the trip to Siem Reap was to see Angkor Wat. Our Tuk Tuk driver from the previous day had negotiated to take us on a 5:00 am tour. We declined but he was about the same age as our son and had a picture of his wife and child inContinue reading “Siem Reap and Angkor Wat”
Ko Chang to Siem Rep- fun with border scams!
We booked two seats in a van to get us from Ko Chang to Siem Rep. After our experience the previous day (the tour forgot to pick us up) we were a little concerned about getting picked up to go to Siem Rep. We were waiting outside the hotel when a guy showed up onContinue reading “Ko Chang to Siem Rep- fun with border scams!”
New Year’s Eve in Koh Chang
We started the day with the breakfast buffet at the hotel. Coffee (which was instant), juice, fresh fruit, toast, eggs, salad and a couple of Thai dishes which looked good but we were not ready to eat rice for breakfast. The hotel like most beach areas we visited had two or three dogs hanging aroundContinue reading “New Year’s Eve in Koh Chang”
Mama, Papa in Thailand- Bangkok to Koh Chang
We booked a bus/ferry trip from Bangkok to Koh Chang for B500 at the travel agent in the lobby of our hotel the New Siam 3. We were told we would be picked up from the hotel at 8:00am. We were a bit surprized but basically ready when someone arrived at the hotel looking forContinue reading “Mama, Papa in Thailand- Bangkok to Koh Chang”
Racing and Traveling over 50. 