Author: moodeous
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Chiang Mai, Thailand – Travel Photography
Chiang Mai was fantastic. Gorgeous temples. Delicious food. Ladyboy shows. Night markets. Etc. But what’s really important is that we got to spend a day with elephants. Scroll down to see those ladies at the end!
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Luang Prabang, Laos – Travel Photography
Luang Prabang was probably the biggest surprise of our trip. I honestly had no idea what to expect of Laos. Someone had casually mentioned not to expect much, suggesting that Luang Prabang was a bit behind in terms of meeting the needs of tourists. Instead, we found a charming and beautiful French french colonial town propped…
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In Cambodia…
By tuk-tuk Cambodia is a feast for the eyes. Teen girls, all with silver shoes, ride one-two-three on the scooter beside us. Then a family of four like a circus act. The oldest child in front wedged between his father and the steering column. The smallest teetering on the seat, waving a water bottle gleefully, propped by…
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More Temples… Angkor Wat Cambodia Travel Photography (Part 2)
Ta Phrom aka the one in Tomb Raider, Bayon (my favorite), and Banteay Srei (The Lady Temple).
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Angkor Wat – Cambodia Travel Photography (Part 1)
A jungle littered with treasures of architectural feat. A vast gift wrapped in green tied neatly under the eaves of eternity. An immense improbable, like nothing my West knows. Unreal, except for the hard facts under my feet. What worlds there are to explore on a single planet.
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China Town Bangkok – Thailand Travel Photography
One of my favorite things about traveling the world is the similarity. I know that’s kind of the antithesis of why people travel, but deeply ingrained in the human experience are certain truths and universal needs. Love always comes to mind, but food, culture, and identity also top my list. I think that’s one of…
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Bangkok Canal and Flower Market
I mentioned Mandy’s Essential Bangkok tour in my last post. And just to reiterate, she was fantastic. Knowledgeable, great English, cheerful attitude, and put together a wonderful day for us. We almost opted out of these two activities, but I’m glad we didn’t. The Canal and Flower Market tour were absolute highlights, making up my…
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Essential Bangkok – Touring Thailand Travel Photos
We were lucky to be referred to the “Essential Bangkok Tour” with Mandy. So on our second day in Bangkok, we saw key highlights in a whirlwind tour of the city. I’m not sure if it’s because they were our first temples in Thailand, but the Emerald Buddha Temple and Royal Grand Palace remain the most spectacular…