In 1350, King U-Thong, the King of Siam (or Krung Tai as the kingdom called itself), ordered a new capital city built on an island at the confluence of three rivers. He named it Ayutthaya, after the …
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The Not So Accidental Tourists
We are celebrating two years on the road this month; a milestone in our personal history. And we are celebrating that 2 year anniversary in Thailand, one of our favorite places in the world. It also …
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Navigating the Bangkok Shutdown
We are currently in Bangkok, which is in the midst of protests. Protesters representing the People's Democratic Reform Committee have shut down many major intersections and government buildings around …
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Tax Return Tuesdays: One Week in Bangkok
We always tell you that international travel is quite often a lot cheaper than you think it is. Every Tuesday in March we will put our money where our mouth is and recap how much a weeklong trip for 2 …
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The Royal City of Ayutthaya
In 1350, King U-Thong, the King of Siam (or Krung Tai as the kingdom called itself), ordered a new capital city built on an island at the confluence of three rivers. He named it Ayutthaya, after the …
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The Floating Market at Dumnoen Saduak
Last week we took a trip about an hour north of Bangkok to Ratchaburi. From here, we boarded a longboat and headed along the canals for a visit to the Floating Market at Dumnoen Saduak.
In 1866, King …
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