- Angkor Wat, Cambodia on Squidoo
Last year, 2006, I went to Cambodia looking for the handwoven silk and cotton they are famous for, and I was not to be disappointed. Cambodian fabrics have their own special character, and are famous the world over. I spent most of my time in Phnom Penh, but I also made a trip up to Siem Reap, and the amazing Angkor Wat. After a few days sightseeing and shopping in Phnom Penh (there are some great places to buy handwoven fabrics) I caught the bus up to Siem Reap. It was about a 5 hour trip, all on bitumen road. I was surprised to see dirt roads in Siem Reap, I guess I was expecting something more modern, as there are hundreds of thousands of visitors to the area each year. The town had a nice laid back feel to it, quite noticeable after a few days in the...
in Public bookmarks - BBC Weather Centre - World Weather - News - 11/09/2005 - Shanghai on alert as typhoon lands in China
BBC Weather World News... The 15th typhoon of the year made landfall in China’s eastern Zhejiang Province today before heading towards Shanghai....
in Public bookmarks - Elephant Polo Tournament, Chiang Saen, Thailand, 2006 - Handwoven silk, cotton, hemp and straw fashion accessories. - Zimbio
In September last year I went on a cotton buying expedition up to the Golden Triangle area, about an hour north of Chiang Rai. While I was in Chiang Saen, I dropped in to check out the famous...
in Public bookmarks - Elephant Polo Tournament, Chiang Saen, Thailand, 2006 on Squidoo
In September last year I went on a cotton buying expedition up to the Golden Triangle area, about an hour north of Chiang Rai. While I was in Chiang Saen, I dropped in to check out the famous King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament. This annual event, which raises money for the National Elephant Institute, has been held in the coastal holiday town of Hua Hin for the previous five years. The organisers decided to bring it to the north, to focus some attention on the Golden Triangle area, as a tourist destination. The tournament has developed into quite an event, and in 2005 attracted 55 players, from 15 countries. But the players are not the only ones being lured, with corporate sponsors such as American Express, British Airways, Chivas Regal, Mercedes Benz a...
in Public bookmarks - Elephant Polo Tournament, Chiang Saen, Thailand, 2006 on Squidoo
In September last year I went on a cotton buying expedition up to the Golden Triangle area, about an hour north of Chiang Rai. While I was in Chiang Saen, I dropped in to check out the famous King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament. This annual event, which raises money for the National Elephant Institute, has been held in the coastal holiday town of Hua Hin for the previous five years. The organisers decided to bring it to the north, to focus some attention on the Golden Triangle area, as a tourist destination. The tournament has developed into quite an event, and in 2005 attracted 55 players, from 15 countries. But the players are not the only ones being lured, with corporate sponsors such as American Express, British Airways, Chivas Regal, Mercedes Benz a...
in Public bookmarks - Mekong River Boat Trip - Handwoven silk, cotton, hemp and straw fashion accessories. - Zimbio
In March, last year I did the 2 day boat trip down the Mekong River, from Chiang Khong, in Thailand, to Luang Prabang in Laos. If you are one of the many people who travel between Thailand and...
in Public bookmarks - Mekong River Boat Trip on Squidoo
In March, last year I did the 2 day boat trip down the Mekong River, from Chiang Khong, in Thailand, to Luang Prabang in Laos. If you are one of the many people who travel between Thailand and Laos these days, this trip is well worth considering. I went up to Chiang Khong, about a 2 hour drive north of Chiang Rai, got a Laos visa sorted out, which was easy, then caught a boat across the Mekong to Huay Xai. I arranged a boat ticket at the guest house I stayed in, and the boat left at about 10.00 am the next morning. Be warned, the seats on the boats are not padded, so it pays to take something soft to sit on. Also, take enough water and snacks for a day, the boat I went on had a big esky up the front with ice, beer and soft drinks, but thats all. We arriv...
in Public bookmarks - Mekong River Boat Trip on Squidoo
In March, last year I did the 2 day boat trip down the Mekong River, from Chiang Khong, in Thailand, to Luang Prabang in Laos. If you are one of the many people who travel between Thailand and Laos these days, this trip is well worth considering. I went up to Chiang Khong, about a 2 hour drive north of Chiang Rai, got a Laos visa sorted out, which was easy, then caught a boat across the Mekong to Huay Xai. I arranged a boat ticket at the guest house I stayed in, and the boat left at about 10.00 am the next morning. Be warned, the seats on the boats are not padded, so it pays to take something soft to sit on. Also, take enough water and snacks for a day, the boat I went on had a big esky up the front with ice, beer and soft drinks, but thats all. We arriv...
in Public bookmarks - Overland trip from Kathmandu to Lhasa by Michael M. — | Gather
In April this year I did a trip to Nepal, to look for new products for our website, and to have a look at the famous mountains, the Himalayas. After spending . . .
in Public bookmarks - Overland Trip from Kathmandu to Lhasa on Squidoo
In April this year, 2007, I did a trip to Nepal to look for interesting products for our "Lanna Charm" website. After spending 10 days sightseeing and shopping around Kathmandu,and a few days trekking, I booked an overland trip to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. I had always wanted to do this trip, and I still rate it the best one I have done so far. Words cannot describe the scenery, and even the best photos don't do it justice. When I left Kathmandu I traveled by vehicle, (a 7 seater van), to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. The only way to gain entry to Tibet was to be part of a tour group, and have the correct paperwork, (group visa). I don't usually travel on package tours, preferring to make my own arrangements, but this one was O.K. Our tour gu...
in Public bookmarks - Overland Trip from Kathmandu to Lhasa on Squidoo
In April this year, 2007, I did a trip to Nepal to look for interesting products for our "Lanna Charm" website. After spending 10 days sightseeing and shopping around Kathmandu,and a few days trekking, I booked an overland trip to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. I had always wanted to do this trip, and I still rate it the best one I have done so far. Words cannot describe the scenery, and even the best photos don't do it justice. When I left Kathmandu I traveled by vehicle, (a 7 seater van), to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. The only way to gain entry to Tibet was to be part of a tour group, and have the correct paperwork, (group visa). I don't usually travel on package tours, preferring to make my own arrangements, but this one was O.K. Our tour gu...
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