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Family Foto Fun – “Mae Surin Waterfalls”
Back in April 2011, we took a road trip for a few days to discover Mae Hong Song (Western Thailand) and the surrounding area. We discovered the “DAGERUS” sign at the Mae Surin Waterfalls inside Mae Surin National Park! We were tempted to edit the sign, but thought it better be left alone. Instead, M … Continue reading
A Smile from Little Kya Yin in Ban Rak Tai
We met this little girl by the name of Kya Yin (almost 3 yo) during our road trip to Mae Hong Son this past weekend. We took a day trip out to Ban Rak Thai to visit and learn about a famous Chinese village where tea tasting is THE tourist attraction. Just look at that … Continue reading
Sunrise in Chaing Mai, Thailand
In less than a month, we’ll be leaving Chiang Mai for a short return to the States. Honestly, scenes like ones below from our balcony will surely be missed. However, family always comes first and we’ll be returning to Texas to spend time with M’s grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins (and hopefully, close friends too!) … Continue reading
The Other Famous Question: What To Do In Chiang Mai, Thailand
If you are in the planning phase and fretting about where to stay in Chiang Mai, don’t fret. Please don ‘t fret. Read my post with a very creative title of “Where to Stay in Chiang Mai” because you’re not alone. This is the most popular question we receive from travelers. The question “What to … Continue reading
Mote Hinghar: I Can Eat This Burmese Dish Any Time of The Day
It’s Foodie Friday at the Got Passport headquarters. What’s on the menu? Mote Hinghar, of course. It is a delicious fish soup made with lemon grass stalks, banana stalks and a lot of cooked small onions that melt in your mouth, eaten with somen like noodles. It is usually topped with thinly chopped cilantro, green … Continue reading
The Famous Question: Where to Stay in Chiang Mai, Thailand
When people talk about Thailand, they talk about Bangkok and the beaches. I first came to this beautiful city of Chiang Mai back in early 2008 with my mother knowing very little about it. It was a side trip from Burma and our Pilgrimage in India. My first trip to the northern Thailand had more … Continue reading
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