Tag Archives: Thailand

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

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

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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Our travel plans for 2016 (so far)

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

January ~ Canoga Park and Arrowbear Lakes, California For 2016, we decided to travel on the odd months, and stay in So California on even months. We will see how that works out, but that was my starting point for mapping … Continue reading →

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Monkey Business

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

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

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

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

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

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

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

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

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

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

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

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

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

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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Wrapping up Thailand, Maharaj Market, Mani Pedi

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday December 2nd, Krabi Town, Thailand Today is our last full day in Thailand.  The three weeks have gone fast.  We have squeezed every last moment out of our time here. For anyone considering a trip to Thailand, I highly … Continue reading →

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