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2 weeks backpacking | Thailand and Kuala Lumpur

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2 weeks backpacking | Thailand and Kuala Lumpur

Since the life of a teacher is a very hard and stressfull one (stop laughing!) it is more than logical that we have some weeks off from time to time. I spent the last 3 weeks on the road while backpacking across Thailand and Kuala Lumpur. Here are some of my higlights. Chiang Mai – [...]

Songkran Festival – When Thailand goes crazy

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Songkran Festival – When Thailand goes crazy

It is almost Songkran Festival time. This will be my first Water Festival so I am pretty excited to see what’s happening during those crazy days. In order to prepare I will post some information about the festival itself. When coming back from celebrating and travelling I will post a recap as well. But lets [...]

Udon City Walking Street & Udon Love Music

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Udon City Walking Street & Udon Love Music

It’s party time again in Udon Thani! This time (March 18th – March 20th) there are two events at the same time and the same place. Yeah! Udon City Walking Street First there is the Udon City Walking Street happening right now They try to bring a little bit of the famous “Chiang Mai Walking [...]

Bangkok – Thailand Ukulele Festival 2011

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Bangkok – Thailand Ukulele Festival 2011

During my last visit in Bangkok I happened to come across the Thailand Ukulele Festival 2011. It took place on March 12 and 13 and was held between the Siam Paragon and the Siam Center and hosted some international well known Ukulele players as well as young talents. On Saturday the young guns had their [...]

OTOP – One tambon, one product

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OTOP – One tambon, one product

I still don’t know why they call it “tambon”. Maybe because they couldn’t find that word in a dictionary and so they thought “hey, let’s create a new word…”. Still think it sounds quite shitty, but whatever. Right now is OTOP time. The OTOP fair takes place from March 3 – March 9 and is [...]

Thung Sri Muang Festival

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Thung Sri Muang Festival

The Thung Sri Muang Festival is one of the biggest annual festivals and one the most important ones too. It happens every year in december and lasts for two weeks. During it’s duration it is host for many shops, food boothes, music acts, roller coasters and other entertainment possibilities. Much so much to much to [...]

Loy Krathong Festival 2010

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Loy Krathong Festival 2010

Loy Krathong happens on the 12th follmoon of the thai lunar calendar and is a traditional light festival. floating vessels (krathongs) and flying lampions (khom fai) light up the dark night and make this event very special