Tag: “Thailand”

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  1. Ko Phangan

    There are few things as blissful as a hammock tied to the porch of a $5/night bungalow, a slight breeze rustling through palm fronds and your eyes resting on an ocean view.

    This photograph was taken from my bungalow porch on the Thai island of Ko Phangan. The travelers in the water were from Israel, and for more than two hours they talked while sitting in the shallows.

  2. Don’t Be A Devadatta: How To Behave Yourself In A Buddhist Temple

    But there are so many rules to remember! Take a deep breath, relax and follow these easy guidelines for good behavior in one of Asia’s most sacred spaces.

  3. Beauty and the Beach

    This Israeli traveler is enjoying a beer and the beach on the Thai island of Ko Phangan, famous for the monthly Full Moon Party which draws thousands of revelers from around the world. While that night of the month can get a little congested and crazy, all other days look much like this.

  4. The Royal Grand Palace

    One of the major attractions in Bangkok is the Royal Grand Palace, which for about 150 years was not only the home of the king and his court, but also the entire administrative seat of government. Thai kings stopped living in the palace full time around the turn of the twentieth century, but the complex remains the seat of power and spiritual heart of the Thai kingdom.

  5. It's in the details

    Like the entire resort, even the cocktails they serve poolside are a work of art.

  6. Prepping for the Full Moon Party

    Each month during the night of the full moon, up to 10,000+ visitors from around the world descend on a quarter-mile stretch of beach on the Thai island of Ko Phangan. In addition to music, dancing, and monstrous amounts of alcohol, the carnival like atmosphere of the party includes a fair amount of body paint, illustrated by the travelers in this photograph.

  7. Khao Lak

    Hit by a tsunami, now renewed. Please go help in the renewal, physically and spiritually.

  8. The Pimalai Resort & Spa

    The Pimalai tumbles down through virgin rainforest to a soft golden beach. Its hillside villas and pool command views of the entire bay and the beachfront suites are steps from the emerald waters surrounding Koh Lanta.

  9. Poolside service at the Pimalai

    The hillside infinity pool at the Pimalai offers breathtaking views and top-notch service.

  10. Pimalai's hillside pool villas

    The Pimalai's gravity defying hillside pool villas are decked out in contemporary Thai style and have commanding views of Kan Tiang bay.