The next thing I knew, my bikini strings got loose and started to dangle down my thigh. There were no restrooms around and I wasn't about to just go into any restroom so I tried to ignore it Wardrobe mishaps that occur while traveling comes…
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Language Barriers, Ever

Street shot of Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. (Travelwands.com) Language barrier is one of the biggest challenges in traveling, but it also provides some of the funniest and most unforgettable experiences anywhere you go. One time I joined a group of strangers in northern Thailand for…
Read MoreCurrency lessons learned the hard way

I tried to mentally calculate how much money I had when my math button suddenly froze. Just like that. The numbers stopped registering and I couldn't add or multiply anything anymore. Panic and fatigue took over, then everything started to spin and go dark…
Read MoreThree borders in one day

A trip to the northernmost part of Thailand gives you a chance to visit the borders of three countries in one day—Thailand, Laos and Myanmar (formerly called Burma). Start your trip from Chiang Rai passing through scenic roads until you notice a dramatic change…
Read MoreTwilight at the ruins of Sukhothai, Thailand

Amazing sunset silhouetted behind the ruins of the ancient city of Sukhothai. The old city of Sukhothai which means “the dawn of happiness” is a history buff and a photographer’s dream.
Read MoreA Charm called Chiang Mai

IN the northernmost part of Thailand is Chiang Mai, a city that caught my heart and became my instant favorite the first time I saw it from an airplane window. Chiang Mai is a far cry from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. It is…
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