Laos is the second country in my southeast Asia backpacking loop. Time spent at Laos, although short was a welcome change after Thailand. We visited Vientiane which was true to its boast of a French colonial architecture and Luang Prabang was as attractive as its name.
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Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi’s popularity is mainly owing to the history of the Burma-Thailand railways – Death railways. If you have read about this then you would surely want to visit Kanchanaburi. Here is a detailed account of my travel, followed by the important points and Gyan gain sections. My long narrative (For important information, please scroll down) This day was… Continue reading Kanchanaburi
Ayutthaya Kingdom
Ayutthaya is a UNESCO world heritage center, I would call it a temple town. The remains of many a temples here, are a splendid sight. Here is a detailed account of my travel, followed by the important points and Gyan gain sections. My long narrative (For important information, please scroll down) We reached Ayutthaya by 6 am,… Continue reading Ayutthaya Kingdom
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is a beautiful laid back town with canals running through the roads. This is a nice place to chill out. There are temples, museum and local markets too. It’s a 12 hour train journey from Bangkok. You can go for several day trips from here, further up north. They also have a lot… Continue reading Chiang Mai
Backpacker’s Bangkok
Bangkok is the starting point for most travelers, party place, shopping and a Thai massage hub. It also hosts many temples, the Royal palace and Museums. This city is filled with backpackers, so much so that I felt I was there to attend a backpackers congregation. Here is a detailed account of my travel, followed by the important… Continue reading Backpacker’s Bangkok