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Bhutan's other capital
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 31/01/2013
» Thimphu, the modern-day capital of Bhutan, is known to the small but growing band of visitors to the tiny Himalayan kingdom, but if it's tranquillity and antique charm you're after, the former capital of Punakha is the place to head for.
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Welcome to the Doll House
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 28/02/2013
» In a quiet corner of San Pa Tong district in Chiang Mai, a man has devoted his life to dolls.
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Bounty of berries
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 07/03/2013
» A sleepy settlement nestled in the embrace of the Chom Thong mountain range, the northern town of Samoeng has become the unlikely hub of a form of tourism unheard of even a decade ago: strawberry-picking excursions.
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Life from the back of a baht bus
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 20/03/2013
» More than a few seasoned travellers I know suggest that when you want to get a real feel for your destination, you should definitely visit a fresh market. There you can learn more about local lifestyles, how lives begin in the morning, partake of local delicacies and, perhaps most interestingly, observe town hygiene.
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With a whisper
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 19/03/2013
» Kim Nami has an innate talent to make her canine friends feel at ease. The retiree shares her passion towards helping traumatised dogs in Chiang Mai, a province which she has made her home, by being there for them during rough periods in their life by using her gift as a dog whisperer. Her heartfelt dedication towards her furry companions is truly inspiring to anyone that has had the privilege to meet her.
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Vegging out
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 31/01/2013
» Though tourists to Bhutan admire its unique culture and wonderfully elaborate architecture, they may be a bit surprised to learn that Bhutanese cuisine is simple and rather monotonous.
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Entering the Tiger's Nest
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 07/02/2013
» From below, the ascent to the Taktsang Monastry, seemingly perched in a precarious spot on the face of a cliff, is daunting.
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Bhutan balances beauty and development
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 07/02/2013
» Bhutan is a nice example of using national resource management to achieve utmost efficiency, particularly in the tourism area.
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Man of conscience
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 12/12/2012
» Museums and art galleries seem the in-thing in Chiang Mai city and a new one, the brainchild of a local resident with long mileage abroad, opening next week is sure to further enliven the art scene for tourists travelling there this festive season.
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Caravan to the land of Laos
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 20/12/2012
» Getting all the way to the Plain of Jars by car is no longer beyond the bounds of possibility.
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