http://www.globalwanderings.co.uk An eclectic mix of photos and travel stories from some of the most interesting destinations on the planet en-us http://www.globalwanderings.co.uk I've changed my rss feed address, so this feed will no longer be updated. Please use http://www.globalwanderings.co.uk/feedsetc/gwfeed.xml instead or go to the homepage. Thanks for your patience. Sat, 25 Nov 2006 http://www.globalwanderings.co.uk/wanderings_asia/thailand/kosamet/kosamet.shtml Our favourite destination for a weekend getaway from Bangkok is Ko Samet. Three hours door to powder white white sand and crystal clear water. Although it has been on the tourist rader for years our favourite two beaches are too small for over development (so far) and so remain charming and idylic. Even at the weekend when you would expect crowds from Bangkok, you can often be the only person in the sea. Experience it for yourself on the Ko Samet page... Sat, 25 Nov 2006 http://www.globalwanderings.co.uk/wanderings_asia/thailand/bangkok/bangkok.shtml I've updated the Bangkok page to include a little wander we did around a quiet but central area of Bangkok famous for its religious paraphernalia shops. We also spotted some mobile brush sellers and stopped for an interesting lunch. Why not take a further look....? Sun, 12 Nov 2006 http://www.globalwanderings.co.uk/wanderings_asia/thailand/kosamui/kosamui.shtml In the 1970's Ko Samui was discovered by the hippies, in the 1980's by the backpackers, in the 1990s by package tourists, in the 21st century the developers. But unfortunately they have managed to destroy much of what everyone came here for. The beaches are still powder white, but the backdrop of gently swaying palms has become construction sites and the lush green hillsides become bare red scars soon be covered with tourist developments. Paradise island no longer. Tue, 07 Nov 2006 http://www.globalwanderings.co.uk/wanderings_asia/thailand/nan/nan.shtml For centuries, little known Nan was an isolated kingdom with few ties to the outside world. In more recent times a hideaway for bandits and communist insurgents. Now with improved road links and hotels it is set to benefit(?) from Thailand's tourist surge. At the moment however, it is still an untouristed and wonderfully picturesque and quiet corner of Thailand. There are plenty of sights, both natural (majestic mountains and rural scenery) and man-made (some beautiful and unique wats) and so perfect for a week's getaway. And that is exactly what we did... Mon, 23 Oct 2006 http://www.globalwanderings.co.uk/wanderings_asia/thailand/kokred/kokred.shtml Around the outskirts of Bangkok there are many interesting nooks and crannies to explore. This page has some of those places. The first is Chatuchak Market, one of the biggest in Asia and the second Ko Kred, famous as a rural retreat within Bangkok and also for its ancient art of pottery making. Both are accompanied by short videos Fri, 15 Sep 2006 http://www.globalwanderings.co.uk/wanderings_asia/thailand/bangkok/bangkok.shtml Finally got some photos of Bangkok uploaded. Hopefully they are a bit more interesting than the usual tourist shots. I've tried to include some of old Bangkok buildings which won't be around for long. I also went for a wander round chinatown this weekend and went on an evening trip on the river so shall be including more photos hopefully later in the week Mon, 14 Aug 2006 http://www.globalwanderings.co.uk Although we went there in March, I've only just put up the pages. Anyway, it's a great place, so enjoy! Sat, 05 Aug 2006 http://www.globalwanderings.co.uk After trying to find a suitable guestbook and tinkering with such arcane stuff like SQL and PHP, I've finally got myself one. I'll be adding it to other pages soon, but at the moment it's only linked from the homepage so get a comment on there now! Mon, 06 Jun 2006 http://www.globalwanderings.co.uk/wanderings_asia/thailand/similans/similans1.shtml I've been really busy this weekend to fully update all the Thailand pages. Here are the photos from our amazing dive trip to the Similan and Surin Islands. Even though I say it myself - some great photos of the fish including a Manta Ray, Shark and losts of colourful tiddlers Sun, 21 May 2006 http://www.globalwanderings.co.uk/wanderings_asia/thailand/nangrong/nangrong.shtml We've just come back from a trip to the Cambodian border and the amazing ruins of Phanom Rung amongst others. Catch up on our trip here. Tue, 16 May 2006 http://www.globalwanderings.co.uk/wanderings_asia/thailand/karen/maesariang.shtml The story from New Year with the Karen is now up and running - three pages of story and pics. Dive trip to the Similans will be up next. Watch this space. Mon, 08 May 2006 http://www.globalwanderings.co.uk/wanderings_asia/thailand/chinesenewyear/chinesenewyear.shtml I've just added some text to the Chinese New Year page and also changed the home page a bit. Off on holiday to the Similan's so watch out for some more updates next month. Sat, 08 Apr 2006 http://www.globalwanderings.co.uk/wanderings_asia/thailand/ayuthaya/ayuthaya.shtml I've just uploaded some more pages of Thailand travels - ayuthaya and sukhotai and some pictures of our apartment and some pictures of our trip to the Karen villages - text to follow