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Category: Thailand

Koh Ngai, Thailand

Traveling Bliss: Koh Ngai, Thailand

Posted on August 3, 2012February 9, 2014 by Valerie Conners

Once upon a magical time, I spent weeks carousing around the islands and beaches of Thailand in all my ’round the world trip glory. Ok ok, so carousing might be a strong word; the reality looked a lot more like me basking on beach mats, reading oodles of books while lying beachfront, gorging on fresh fish and spicy…

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Heed the warnings on Koh Jum

Welcome to the Jungle. And, Yes, That IS a Scorpion.

Posted on February 22, 2011February 9, 2014 by Valerie Conners

To a certain (semi-large) sector of my friends, I’ve been coined the Fresh Air Fund Kid, an allusion to the program that sends city kids out to the boonies for a few days to get their nature on, and I’m any indicator, return to the city happily aware of how completely out of touch they…

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Longtail boats, Koh Mook

Thai Island Hopping Heaven

Posted on February 20, 2011February 9, 2014 by Valerie Conners

Does life get much sweeter than hopping longtail boats among Thailand’s perfect Andaman Coast islands? Um, that’s a rhetorical question. Answer: NO. It absolutely does not. Here’s why: 1. The view from your beach blanket, more often than not, looks quite a bit like this: 2. Once you’re happily ensconced on said island, you stay…

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Phallic offerings, Princess Cave, Railay Beach

Large Phalluses Are Always Welcome

Posted on February 7, 2011February 9, 2014 by Valerie Conners

It’s one of my favorite lines of one of my favorite TV shows, HBO’s “Rome.” Atia of the Julii sends a gift to placate her arch-nemesis, Servilia: a large African slave with a pink ribbon tied around his, er, well-endowed man parts. Her daughter looks at her dubiously and asks what on earth Servilia would…

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Railay Beach

Yes, Belinda Carlisle, Heaven Is a Place On Earth

Posted on February 5, 2011February 9, 2014 by Valerie Conners

The list of superlatives that could describe Railay Beach, Thailand hardly do its stop-you-in-your-tracks beauty justice. I’ve got to admit, after the unforgettable Maldives, it’s hard to be overwhelmed by even the loveliest beaches. So many are truly gorgeous, like Koh Kong, Cambodia, but few will be as pristine and unforgettable as those islands. And…

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Storm over Koh Samui, Thailand

I Ain’t Afraid of a Big, Bad Monsoon!

Posted on January 25, 2011February 9, 2014 by Valerie Conners

I blissfully began my stay in the lovely isle of Koh Samui, Thailand by basking in a few hours of perfect sun. But alas, my cheery reverie would shortly be followed by a 3-day stretch of intermittent torrential rains — the kind with thunder claps that make you leap out of bed crying, “Sweet baby Jesus, what…

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Ronald McDonald Goes Thai

Bangkok, City of Frowns?

Posted on January 22, 2011February 9, 2014 by Valerie Conners

Why is it that almost universally, as you head south in a country, the vibe becomes more mellow, the people generally more friendly? At least that’s been my experience at home in the States, in India, across various European countries, in Vietnam, and now I’m desperately hoping, in Thailand. I didn’t give Bangkok too huge…

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