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Tailandia Romántica · 9 días | Desde 1.475€

Descubre Tailandia en un viaje romántico de 9 días. Visita templos, playas paradisíacas y vive aventuras inolvidables en Bangkok, Chiang Rai y Chiang Mai. Desde 1.475€, reserva ya tu experiencia única.

Tailandia con Mi Viajazo Sumérgete en la magia de Tailandia: un destino que combina selvas exuberantes, playas paradisíacas, templos budistas y ciudades vibrantes. Este viaje de 9 días está diseñado para que vivas una experiencia inolvidable llena de aventura, relax y momentos románticos. Desde los rascacielos de Bangkok hasta los templos en la jungla de Chiang Mai, pasando por las playas de…

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Discover the Best Tour Packages in Chiang

Sun Leisure World offers you the best in Chiang Mai's tour packages. Experience different wonderful things, ranging from culture to adventure, in which you can travel either as a solo, a family, or in groups. Discover historic temples and colorful markets, plus vast lush landscapes in the country's northern city. Have fun in Chiang Mai as you book your unforgettable tours into the depth of Thai culture and nature.

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Discover the Vibrant Nightlife at Tha Phae Walking Street in Chiang Mai

Introduction

Chiang Mai, the cultural capital of northern Thailand, is known for its historic temples, lush landscapes, and vibrant markets. Among its many attractions, Tha Phae Walking Street in Chiang Mai stands out as a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the city's bustling nightlife. This lively market, held every Sunday evening, transforms the heart of Chiang Mai into a vibrant hub of activity, offering visitors a chance to shop, eat, and immerse themselves in local culture. Here’s an in-depth guide to exploring Tha Phae Walking Street and making the most of your visit. Along with the best cafes in Chiang Mai to satisfy hunger with the best taste!

1. A Shopper’s Paradise

Tha Phae Walking Street is a treasure trove for shoppers. The market stretches over a kilometer, starting at Tha Phae Gate and extending along Ratchadamnoen Road. Here, you can find an array of items ranging from handmade crafts and jewelry to clothing and home décor. The market is especially known for its unique, locally-made products, making it an ideal place to purchase souvenirs and gifts. Popular items include hand-woven textiles, traditional Thai lanterns, intricate wood carvings, and colorful paintings by local artists.

2. Culinary Delights

Food is a major highlight at Tha Phae Walking Street. The market offers a culinary journey through Thai cuisine, with numerous stalls selling an array of delicious street food. You can savor classic dishes like pad thai, som tam (papaya salad), and mango sticky rice, or try more adventurous options like fried insects and spicy sausages. In addition to Thai food, there are also international options available, catering to diverse tastes. Be sure to try the fresh fruit smoothies and local desserts, which are perfect for cooling down after a long walk through the market.

3. Cultural Performances

As you wander through Tha Phae Walking Street, you’ll encounter various cultural performances that add to the vibrant atmosphere. Local musicians, dancers, and street performers entertain the crowds with traditional Thai music and dance, as well as contemporary performances. These cultural displays provide a unique insight into Thai culture and are a great way to experience the local arts scene. Performances usually take place at various points along the street, and it’s worth taking some time to watch and appreciate the talent on display.

4. Art and Handicrafts

Tha Phae Walking Street is a haven for art enthusiasts. Many local artists set up stalls to display and sell their work, ranging from paintings and sculptures to photography and mixed media pieces. This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase original art directly from the artists themselves, often at very reasonable prices. Additionally, you’ll find a variety of handcrafted items such as pottery, candles, and natural beauty products, all of which reflect the creativity and craftsmanship of the local community.

5. Relaxing Massages

After hours of shopping and exploring, you might want to relax and rejuvenate. Luckily, Tha Phae Walking Street has several spots where you can enjoy a traditional Thai massage or a foot massage. These services are offered at various price points, making it accessible for all budgets. A soothing massage is a perfect way to unwind and refresh your tired muscles before continuing your exploration of the market.

6. Timings and Best Visiting Hours

Tha Phae Walking Street is open every Sunday from around 4 PM until midnight. To make the most of your visit, it’s advisable to arrive early, around 5 PM, when the market is just starting to get busy. This allows you to browse the stalls more comfortably before the crowds peak. The early evening is also a great time to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and enjoy the vibrant colors of the market as the sun sets.

7. Practical Tips

Wear Comfortable Shoes: The market covers a large area, and you’ll be doing a lot of walking, so comfortable footwear is essential.

Stay Hydrated: The tropical climate can be quite hot and humid, so bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated.

Bargaining: While prices are generally reasonable, don’t hesitate to bargain politely with vendors. It’s a common practice and can be part of the fun.

Cash: Most vendors prefer cash, so make sure to bring enough Thai baht with you. There are ATMs available, but it’s better to be prepared.

Watch Your Belongings: As with any crowded place, be mindful of your belongings to avoid pickpocketing.

8. Other Activities Nearby

Tha Phae Walking Street is centrally located, making it easy to explore other attractions in Chiang Mai. Nearby, you can visit the historic Tha Phae Gate, an iconic landmark of the old city. Additionally, several beautiful temples, such as Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh, are within walking distance. Exploring these sites during the day can perfectly complement your evening at the market.

Conclusion

Tha Phae Walking Street in Chiang Mai offers a vibrant blend of shopping, dining, and cultural experiences, making it a must-visit for anyone in the city. Whether you’re looking to buy unique souvenirs, taste delicious street food, or simply soak in the lively atmosphere, this bustling market has something for everyone. So, mark your calendar for Sunday evening and get ready to discover the magic of Tha Phae Walking Street.

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The good view bar & restaurant Chiang Mai Itinerary

Here you will find impressive visuals, a good atmosphere and music. Itinerary Plans will tell you how to go, the best time, cost, and nearby attractions under one roof. So why the delay? Click here …

Things to know

The Good View, which opened on January 19, 1996, is currently regarded as one of Chiang Mai’s most influential bars and restaurants. The main entertainment at The Good View is provided by live bands performing music in conjunction with a restaurant and bar.

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The Ultimate 12-Day Thailand Travel Itinerary

With incredible temples and wildlife, as well as some of the world's best beaches and food, Thailand is a destination on the bucket lists of many travelers. Make planning your visit easy with my Ultimate 12-Day Thailand Travel Itinerary.

There are a lot of incredible travel destinations in Southeast Asia, but Thailand has got to be one of the most popular. And to be honest, it really isn’t hard to see why. There is so much to see and do when visiting Thailand, that planning a trip can be a little daunting. That is why I designed this ultimate 12-day Thailand travel itinerary to make sure you don’t miss a thing. With this…

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Pattaya and experience the city's most iconic landmarks & cultural attractions in comfort. Begin your day with stunning views of the city from the Birds Eye View of Pattaya viewpoint and marvel at the colossal Big Buddha statue. Capture your memories of Pattaya at the famous Bali Hai Pier and witness the traditional lifestyle of an ancient city with a visit to a local lake and floating market.

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Memanjakan Tubuh di Wisata Spa dan Pemandian Air Panas Thailand-DamsTravel

Thailand dikenal sebagai salah satu destinasi wisata yang menawarkan pengalaman relaksasi dan kepuasan bagi wisatawan. Spa dan pemandian air panas di Thailand adalah tempat yang tepat bagi Anda yang ingin memanjakan tubuh setelah menjelajahi tempat-tempat wisata di negara tersebut. Baca Juga : Mencicipi Cita Rasa Khas Negeri Gajah Thailand Spa di Thailand menawarkan berbagai jenis perawatan yang…

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Lingthusiasm Episode 89: Connecting with oral culture

For tens of thousands of years, humans have transmitted long and intricate stories to each other, which we learned directly from witnessing other people telling them. Many of these collaboratively composed stories were among the earliest things written down when a culture encountered writing, such as the Iliad and the Odyssey, the Mwindo Epic, and Beowulf.

In this episode, your hosts Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne get enthusiastic about how writing things down changes how we feel about them. We talk about a Ted Chiang short story comparing the spread of literacy to the spread of video recording, how oral cultures around the world have preserved astronomical information about the Seven Sisters constellation for over 10,000 years, and how the field of nuclear semiotics looks to the past to try and communicate with the far future. We also talk about how "oral" vs " written" culture should perhaps be referred to as "embodied" vs "recorded" culture because signed languages are very much part of this conversation, where areas of residual orality have remained in our own lives, from proverbs to gossip to guided tours, and why memes are an extreme example of literate culture rather than extreme oral culture.

Click here for a link to this episode in your podcast player of choice or read the transcript here.

Announcements:

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Here are the links mentioned in the episode:

The 'Which Lingthusiasm episode are you?' quiz

'The Truth of Fact, the Truth of Feeling' by Ted Chiang

'The Truth of Fact, the Truth of Feeling by Ted Chiang — Subterranean Press' blog post by Devon Zeugel

'Orality and Literacy' by Walter J. Ong

Wikipedia entry for Grimms' Fairytales

Wikipedia entry for Milman Parry

Wikipedia entry for Homeric Question

Wikipedia entry for Mwindo Epic

Encyclopedia.com entry for Mwindo

Crash Course episode 'The Mwindo Epic'

'The world’s oldest story? Astronomers say global myths about ‘seven sisters’ stars may reach back 100,000 years' by Ray Norris on The Conversation

'The Pleiades – or 7 Sisters – known around the world' by Bruce McClure on EarthSky

Wikipedia entry for Nuclear Semiotics

99% Invisible episode 'Ten Thousand Years'

Wikipedia entry for Aesops Fables

'How Inuit Parents Teach Their Kinds to Control Their Anger' by Michaeleen Doucleff and Jane Greenhalgh for NPR

Deafness and Orality: An Electronic Conversation

Wikipedia entry for The Tale of Genji

Bea Wolf, a middle-grade graphic novel retelling of Beowulf, by Zach Weinersmith

Lingthusiasm episodes mentioned:

'Writing is a technology'

'Arrival of the linguists'

How translators approach a text'

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Lauren is on Bluesky as @superlinguo and blogs at Superlinguo.

Lingthusiasm is created by Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne. Our senior producer is Claire Gawne, our production editor is Sarah Dopierala, our production assistant is Martha Tsutsui Billins, and our editorial assistant is Jon Kruk. Our music is ‘Ancient City’ by The Triangles.

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Tailandia 10 días | Desde 1199€

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i was in the mood for het kimchay so i wrote it. sorry for being me.

this takes place instead of the couch scene in ep 10. idk. don't think about it too much.

Kim watched Chay come to slowly. He cleared his throat, then opened his eyes, then tried to stretch his arms. Only after three full seconds did he finally seem to realize that his hands were tied. He looked around, confused, and at last she watched him notice her, the way that the very first thing his face did was go soft and affectionate.

Kim had thought for all this time that he couldn’t act at all, but the joke was on her. He might have been an even better actor than she was.

“P’Kim!” he exclaimed, wiggling and tugging at his bound wrists. “I don’t- um. I don’t really know how I ended up here. Would you mind untying me?”

"No, I’m not going to untie you.”

“What? Why- why not?”

“How do you think you got there?” Kim rolled her eyes, as frustrated with him as she was with herself. “God, I can’t believe I fell for your act. ‘P’Wik, P’Wik, pay attention to me, teach me how to play guitar, I’m an innocent angel.’ What a fucking joke. I should have known your game from the start. Did you take more in the studio? Is there a camera in here right now?”

“Phi, what-?”

Kim slapped him across the face to shut him up. He darted his tongue out to lick a little blood, from the split in his lip that one of Kim’s rings had made, and shut up.

Kim paced back and forth a few times, trying to figure out what to do with him. The dozens of Wiks on Chay’s walls stared down at her, smiling at her in that infuriating, smug way she always hated seeing in the mirror—I know something you don’t, they all seemed to be saying.

Chay sniffled, once, and then said, “Phi, I’m sorry for whatever I did. I promise I want to help, but I really don’t know what you’re talking about.”

All this, and he was still fucking lying. Kim clenched her teeth, and held the pictures out. “I’m talking about these,” she said.

Kim knew what being a pop idol entailed, and in many ways it hadn’t been that different from her mafia princess upbringing. Every move you made was watched, every statement combed over for meaning, every slight catalogued to be paid back, tenfold, later. At least most of her fans just wanted to fuck her, and not fuck, kidnap, and kill her.

Either way there were always a few things that fell through the cracks. It was no secret that her father was still bitter about her moving out of the compound. The bodyguards he gave her to tour with were always the worst of the bunch. Sometimes they missed things that no competent Theerapanyakul bodyguard should have; case in point, the hidden camera that would have taken the photographs she was holding in her hand.

They must have been taken at one of the Chiang Mai shows on her most recent tour—she remembered the bustier she was wearing in them. In fact, it was part of the problem: that stupid bustier had allowed Chay’s hidden camera to snap two pictures of Kim frowning to herself as she tightened its laces, three pictures of her cleavage, in various states, as she bent over, adjusting the way her boobs sat, and one in which half of her areola popped out the top.

There she had been, poking around the books on Chay’s shelf while he put on some rice for breakfast, and out the photos dropped. Kim had only found those six so far, but the fact that all six were in the same place made her think that Chay had additional caches elsewhere. Kim would find them all, and the camera, too, and, if—and that was a big if—she decided to let him live, she’d slap Porchay Kittisawat with a restraining order so severe he’d have to move to Malaysia.

“I’m sorry!” Chay blurted, immediately. His face went first ashen, and then very red. “Look, Kim, I’m really sorry. I know they’re super invasive. I bought a lot of Wik photos online, and they were in it. I know I should have thrown them away immediately, but I… um.” He trailed off.

Yeah, right. “You liked them?” Kim sneered. “Is that it?”

“Y-yes.”

“Did you jerk off looking at them?”

Chay wiggled around a little, trying to tug his wrists free again. Nice try, kid, Kim thought. “Phi, could you-“

“Answer the question, Porchay.”

“Yes!” Chay yelped, and then went limp, the fight seemingly gone out of him. “Okay, fine. Yes. I’m gross and I jerked off looking at pictures of you. Is that what you wanted me to say?”

“Did you think about fucking me?”

“Yes, Phi,” Chay mumbled obediently, immediately. “O-only once or twice, I swear. You’re just so gorgeous, I couldn’t-”

“Don’t try and flatter me. I’ve heard it all before. And from people a lot hotter than you.”

“Yes, Phi.”

Kim licked her lips. Chay’s whole face was trembling, and she had no idea if it was because he was feeling contrite or because he was feeling horny. He looked like he was about to start crying. Maybe it was a little bit of both. “Well? Are you going to show me?”

“What?”

“Show me how you jerked off. What were you thinking about while you looked at those?”

“I’m a little-“

“I’ll untie you. But don’t think I won’t tie you back up if you don’t do as you’re told.”

Chay started to nibble on his bottom lip, and then winced, and stopped—he must have forgotten that it was split. “P’Kim, I don’t understand.”

“I want to watch you jerk off.”

“Right now?”

“Right now.” Kim took a step closer. “So am I untying your hands, or taking your pants off?”

“If those are my options, then my hands, I guess.”

“Shame,” Kim murmured, though she untied Chay’s hands without another word, and then stepped back, watching with folded arms as Chay hesitantly unzipped his pants and pushed them down to his knees. He rubbed himself over his underwear, dubiously, a few times, but didn’t make any move to take them off. “Those too.”

Chay pushed his briefs down with his eyes scrunched closed. Kim took a look at his dick, thought there wasn’t much to look at. She raised her eyebrows.

“So you’re a grower, and not a shower, huh?”

Chay cringed. “Yes, Phi. Sorry. Normally it’s not this difficult. I’m just… a little nervous.”

“Do you need a hand?”

Chay shook his head, but Kim ignored him. He wasn’t even touching himself—clearly he needed a little inspiration. She shook her jacket off, and let it fall to the floor.

“Between this and the kiss, you’re probably the luckiest Wik fan in the world,” she said, absently, as she pulled her t-shirt over her head. She played with the zipper on the front of her sports bra, pulling it up and down a few times—just a little bit, then almost all the way, then halfway, then just a little bit again. “No one has seen these ever. Well—besides you and all of your friends, probably. You have more photos somewhere, right? Where you get the full frontal?”

“Please, I swear I don’t. Wait, wait, Phi, what are you-”

Kim unzipped the bra all the way and let it fall to the ground before he finished speaking. Chay very obviously licked his lips, his eyes dropping to her chest, and then jerked his gaze back up at her face.

“Sorry!” he said quickly.

“Don’t be,” Kim said. She ran her hands over her chest, pushing her breasts up and together. Her nipples were becoming hard in the cool air of Chay’s bedroom, and she rolled them between her fingers. She gasped, softly, before she remembered what she was doing, and pinched down until a long groan came out. Chay’s eyes were glued to her hands, her nipples, her breasts. “You’re supposed to look at me,” she said, in a low, sultry voice. “I want you to.”

“P’Kim, you can’t do that.”

“You don’t get to tell me what to do.”

Chay whimpered, but didn’t say otherwise. Kim smiled, delighted. Chay wasn’t even trying to move, to get up and touch her—which was to be expected, probably, considering that she had body-slammed him over her shoulder into unconsciousness twenty minutes prior. Well, whatever.

“Do you want to touch me?”

“Of course I do.”

“Too bad.”

Chay’s head dropped back, and he shut his eyes, groaning. His hips were rocking up into his fist, and he was nodding to himself. It didn’t look like he was having any trouble getting hard now. His hand was already making a wet, slick, precomey sound every time he passed over his foreskin.

Kim looked critically down at his dick. It looked pretty good, she thought, somewhat surprised and a bit annoyed. For some reason, she had assumed that Chay’s dick would somehow be the mirror to his twisted soul, since his cute face had shown none of it. But no—Chay’s dick seemed on the generous side of average, maybe a little thicker than she had been expecting, the head a pretty flushed brown when it poked out from in between his fingers. She wanted to put her mouth on it, she realized, disgusted with herself.

“Are you going to come?” she asked.

“Yeah,” Chay panted, nodding. “Pretty soon, yeah.”

Kim watched for his hand to move to the tip, and then grabbed the base of his dick in her hand, punishingly hard. He yelped.

“How did you get that camera in my dressing room, Porchay?”

“I told you!” Chay said, desperately. “Phi, I promise. I got them online, I’ll show you the listing, I’ll get you in touch with the seller, I’ll do whatever you want.”

“If I let you come?”

Chay started to say something, and then paused. “Is this a sex thing? No, look, I knew they were secret camera photos, and I should reported the seller right from the start. My fault. I just-” He looked down, bashfully. “I really like you, Phi. You’re really beautiful.”

Kim frowned. Chay still wasn’t responding how she expected him to. At this point, any teenage boy should be saying anything to be allowed to come. Right? She loosened her grip.

“I love you,” Chay added.

Kim dropped his dick entirely. Normally she would have come up with something to say, but all she could do right then was stare at him. Chay seemed to take her silence in stride.

“Phi, Phi, can I come now?”

“I don’t care,” Kim said, although the unfortunate truth was that she cared very much. She was glad that Chay went through with it, and she could watch him: the way his eyebrows drew together, his mouth fell open, his thighs clenched. He caught most of his come in his palm, and then, disgustingly, wiped it down the front of his t-shirt.

Chay panted, open-mouthed, a few times. “That was really hot,” he said. He smiled dopily up at her. “You should take the photos, P’Kim. But even if you don't, I'll tear them up or something. I’m sorry I have them. I love you.”

Kim licked her lips. She picked her t-shirt up off the ground, and pulled it on, leaving her bra and jacket where she had dropped them. “I’m hungry,” she said.

“Okay." Chay smiled. “Let me put on a clean shirt, and then I’ll finish making your breakfast.”

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author’s note: and that breakfast? smiley face ketchup fried eggs...

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Queer Adult SFF Books Bracket: Preliminary Round

Book summaries and submitted endorsements below:

A Magical Girl Retires by Park Seolyeon

A millennial turned magical girl must combat climate change and credit card debt in this delightful, witty, and wildly imaginative ode to magical girl manga.

Twenty-nine, depressed, and drowning in credit card debt after losing her job during the pandemic, a millennial woman decides to end her troubles by jumping off Seoul’s Mapo Bridge.

But her suicide attempt is interrupted by a girl dressed all in white—her guardian angel. Ah Roa is a clairvoyant magical girl on a mission to find the greatest magical girl of all time. And our protagonist just may be that special someone.

But the young woman’s initial excitement turns to frustration when she learns being a magical girl in real life is much different than how it’s portrayed in stories. It isn’t just destiny—it’s work. Magical girls go to job fairs, join trade unions, attend classes. And for this magical girl there are no special powers and no great perks, and despite being magical, she still battles with low self-esteem. Her magic wand . . . is a credit card—which she must use to defeat a terrifying threat that isn’t a monster or an intergalactic war. It’s global climate change. Because magical girls need to think about sustainability, too.

Park Seolyeon reimagines classic fantasy tropes in a novel that explores real-world challenges that are both deeply personal and universal: the search for meaning and the desire to do good in a world that feels like it’s ending. A fun, fast-paced, and enchanting narrative that sparkles thanks to award-nominated translator Anton Hur, A Magical Girl Retires reminds us that we are all magical girls—that fighting evil by moonlight and winning love by daylight can be anyone's game.

Fantasy, contemporary, climate fiction, novella, adult

In Universes by Emet North

Endorsement from submitter: "Mind bending alternative universe novel that plays with the concept of identity and decisions. Deeply queer both in representations of sexuality and gender, but also in the sense of queering identity across alternate universes."

Raffi works in an observational cosmology lab, searching for dark matter and trying to hide how little they understand their own research. Every chance they get, they escape to see Britt, a queer sculptor who fascinates them for reasons they also don’t—or won’t—understand. As Raffi’s carefully constructed life begins to collapse, they become increasingly fixated on the multiverse and the idea that somewhere, there might be a universe where they mean as much to Britt as she does to them…and just like that, Raffi and Britt are thirteen years old, best friends and maybe something more.

In Universes is a mind-bending tour across parallel worlds, each an answer to the question of what life would be like if events had played out just a little differently. The universes grow increasingly strange: women fracture into hordes of animals, alien-infested bears prowl apocalyptic landscapes. But across them all, Raffi—alongside their sometimes-friends, sometimes-lovers Britt, Kay, and Graham—reaches for a life that feels authentically their own.

Blending realism with science fiction, In Universes explores the thirst for genius, the fluidity of gender and identity, and the pull of the past against the desire to lead a meaningful life. Part Ted Chiang, part Carmen Maria Machado, part Everything Everywhere All At Once, In Universes insists on the transgressive power of hope even in the darkest of times.

Science fiction, alternate universes, speculative fiction, literary fiction, adult

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Amazing Thailand

Explore the Magic of Thailand

Rich in culture, landscapes that will take your breath away, and colorful street life- Thailand truly deserves its nickname, the Land of Smiles. Whether you're a thrill-seeker, a history buff, or just an ordinary beach fanatic, there's something for everyone here. Here's an all-encompassing guide on how best to explore this destination

1.Bangkok: The Vibrant Capital

Must-see Attractions

The Grand Palace: This was the greatest piece of Thai architecture one should not fail to see. Situated within this royal palace complex is the finest temple, that of the Emerald Buddha.

At Run: a stunning riverside temple known for its intricate spires covered in porcelain, popularly called Temple of Dawn.

Chatuchak Weekend Market: This is one of the biggest markets all over the world, with over 15,000 stalls. From clothing to antiques, it got them all.

The Grand Palace:

Wat Arun:

Chatuchak Market:

Local Tips:

Street Food: Bangkok is renowned for its street food. Try dishes like Pad Thai, Som Tum (papaya salad), and Mango Sticky Rice from local vendors.

Transportation: Use the BTS Skytrain or MRT subway to avoid traffic jams. For a scenic view, take a Chao Phraya River boat.

Street Food:

Transportation:

2.Phuket: The Island Paradise

Must-see Attractions

Patong Beach: Known for its vigorous nightlife and lively bars, it's also a place for watersports.

Phang Nga Bay: With these amazing limestone karsts and emerald green waters, it's a place that warrants a boat tour to explore this beautiful bay.

Big Buddha: This giant statue offers great panoramic views over Phuket and is a tranquil place to reflect on life.

Patong Beach

Phang Nga Bay

Big Buddha

Local Tips:

Island Hopping: You can visit nearby islands such as Phi Phi and James Bond Island for all kinds of water activities as well as beautiful scenery.

Local Markets: Some of the favorite local markets are the Phuket Weekend Market for local foods and goods.

Island Hopping:

Local Markets:

3.Chiang Mai: The Cultural Gem

Must-see Attractions

Doi Suthep Temple: A holy temple situated on a mountain, offering beautiful views of Chiang Mai and immersion into Thai Buddhism.

Elephant Nature Park: Spend time in this sanctuary of rescued elephants to learn about these majestic creatures; help in supporting a form of ethical tourism.

Old City Temples: Examine ancient temples like Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh in the historic heart of Chiang Mai.

Doi Suthep Temple:

Elephant Nature Park:

Old City Temples:

Local Tips:

Night Bazaar: Stroll through the Night Bazaar for unique souvenirs, handicrafts, and local delicacies.

Cooking Classes: Take a Thai cooking class to learn how to make traditional dishes and bring a taste of Thailand back home.

Night Bazaar:

Cooking Classes:

4. Krabi: Nature's Playground

Must-see Attractions

Railay Beach: This peninsula is spotted with gorgeous cliffs and clear waters, making it perfect for rock climbing, kayaking, and relaxation.

Koh Lanta: A much more relaxed island where you can simply chill on beaches or explore.

Emerald Pool and Hot Springs: A natural hot spring where you can soak and unwind in a picture-perfect setting.

Railay Beach:

Koh Lanta:

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Local Tips

Rent a Scooter: Good way to get around town at your own pace.

Sunset Views: Drive to any of the various lookout points.

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TRAVEL TIPS FOR THAILAND

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Currency: Thai Baht (THB) Tommy. There are loads of ATMs around, though it's always a good idea to have some cash for markets.

Clothing: While visiting temples, dress modestly. Shoulders and knees should be covered out of respect.

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July 30 - Monkey Mountain, Art

This morning was a free day, so a few of us went to climb monkey mountain, which as the name suggests, had so many monkeys!! They were so cute and we saw a lot of mom- baby pairs. They were looking at me like they didn't want me to record them but I couldn't help myself. If I got too close, they definitely would have attacked me. The hike was definitely more of a challenge than we were expecting, and we were a little lost a couple times but were able to find our way with the maps and the nice people on the trail. At one point, these two ladies started leading us to the top and they took our picture. It was also super muddy and the hike up was honestly a hit dangerous - I felt like I was rock climbing. The walk down was much easier and had nicer steps instead of literal terrain. I'm so glad I ate breakfast and they even had a water fountain at the top which was awesome. It was definitely a tough experience but one that I'm glad I partook in. I am going to be so sore tomorrow, but it's all worth it for the gainzz💪.

Our first stop on our itinerary was the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts. There was an interesting collection here. Not all of it was up my alley, but I appreciated the diverse perspectives. I thought the building was arguably cooler than the art.

Our last stop was the Alien Art Center. This center, built in 1967, used to be a military hostel and transit station for the National Army soldiers to Kinmen to the Matsu Front Line. It was abandoned after the Cold War ended in the 90s and was converted into a contemporary art museum in 2016. The theme of this museum was perspective. The artists here explored different ways to see the world through different shapes, color, mediums, and physical perspectives. I feel like I've actually seen some of Getulio Alviani's (main artists at this museum) art before, or at least art from that movement/time period. I like the different ways you can look at one piece. One piece looks like a circle and a square depending on how you look at it. Some pieces use light and shadow to enhance it. Most of his work looks different depending on where you're looking at it from. And the pieces with mirror elements force you to look at yourself, usually in pieces.

The hike took so much out of me and I am totally museumed-out. As I am writing this, I am laying down in the hotel bed. We may get pizza later today for dinner. I think most of us have hit the point in the trip where we are craving some American classics.

Reflection

The beauty of art is subjective as is the definition of it. Art museums are meant to widen the perspectives of their viewers by showcasing art that you may not otherwise see. However, in my opinion, there are a few qualifiers that make art great. Art that makes you think, art that evokes emotion, and art that has technical elements (contrast, line, shape, etc). I also think that understanding the context of the art adds meaning and importance to it. Maybe it represents something bigger than itself. Maybe its purpose is only visible when paired with the entire collection.

One thing I liked about the second museum was that there were so many descriptions and paragraphs you could read that provided context. In the first one, the art only had the name, medium, and date. They were handing out audio tours, so maybe I would've gotten the context I was looking for if I took advantage of that. But I should have the freedom to browse the pieces I find interesting instead of filtering through the same artworks in the same direction as everyone else. Art doesn't need to be viewed in a linear and complete manner - and audio guides usually direct you in a specific direction. You also usually have a choice to listen to specific pieces but then you have to wait for someone else to read to you. I would personally just rather learn about it at my own pace. However, I think audio guides make sense in certain contexts. For example, when we visited the Chiang Kai-shek Shilin Residence, it had an audio guide, but it's a small house and there's really only one way to go. It is history and tells a linear story, so it makes more sense to me.