Category Archives: Thailand

21 Spectacular Sets of Steps, Stairs, Staircases and Stairways: They all lead somewhere

Wat Kaew Temple (Wat Kaewkorawaram), Thailand

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30 Remarkable Bridges From Around the World

What makes a bridge remarkable? Well in some cases, it is simply because it is famous, beautiful or unique. But in other cases it is due to the location, purpose, size or design. All of these bridges we have walked … Continue reading

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On the road again ~ On our way to Singapore (with last minute changes)!

Wednesday, March 2nd Hello Family and Dear Friends! We leave this evening for a LONG flight to Singapore via Taipei, Taiwan. This will be our first time using EVA Airlines and I am curious to see what we think of … Continue reading

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Monkey Business

These little guys just kept creeping up in my pictures. Hope you don’t mind that I share a sampling with you…

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Picture of the Day ~ White Temple, Wat Rong Kuhn

Chiang Rai, Thailand ~ More a labor of love, than a money-maker, the artist Chalermchai Kositpipat has used his own funds to create this visual masterpiece. This is a place of worship, but also an artistic creation. Instead of the … Continue reading

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Picture of the Day ~ Wat Phra That Suthon Mongkhon Khiri

This imposing staircase is located in Phrae, Thailand. GRATITUDE MOMENT: Today I am grateful for differences. Each place we have had the pleasure of visiting has opened our eyes to an ever-changing variety of art, culture, food, money, transportation, vegetation, political and … Continue reading

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Faces of the children of Thailand

It has been almost two years since we explored the highlights of Thailand. It is a mystical country with ancient history. Enormous Buddha statues can be found everywhere, mostly sitting, but some of the largest are reclining. Stupas dot the … Continue reading

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Picture of the Day ~ Wat Pho Thailand

Located in Bangkok, Thailand, Wat Pho is home to one of many giant reclining Buddhas. It is also known as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage. “Adjacent to the building housing the Reclining Buddha is a small raised garden, the centrepiece … Continue reading

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Picture of the day ~ Bangkok, Thailand ~ Mural in the Grand Palace

Painting with gold Thailand has some of the most exquisite examples of Buddhist Fine Arts, and the cream of the crop can be found at Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) in Bangkok. The mural wall painting found … Continue reading

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21 Interesting things I learned about Thailand

Tuesday, December 3rd – Somewhere over the Pacific Ocean.  I’ve scheduled this to post while we are in the air on our way home. Traveling opens the senses, introduces us to new cultures, food, sights, sounds and smells. It is … Continue reading

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