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TRAVEL DIARIES: Favorite Things To Do in Asia

November 12, 2014

TRAVEL DIARIES: Favorite Things To Do in Asia

One of the things I loved about living in Asia is how easy and affordable it is to travel to many Asia-Pacific destinations and how diverse the cultures and attractions are. With a few minutes . . .

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3 Comments · Malaysia > KL, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand > Phuket, TRAVEL DIARIES, Vietnam > HCMC

PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES: She sells seashells by the seashore

September 22, 2010

PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES: She sells seashells by the seashore

Beside this pier the shore is dotted with boats and the shoreline with vendors. I asked the driver where I could buy capiz frames, lamps, etc.  I didn't know how to explain what capiz was to him so I . . .

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6 Comments · Thailand > Phuket

PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES: Fresh seafood at Phong Phang – Palai Bay

September 21, 2010

PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES: Fresh seafood at Phong Phang – Palai Bay

"The crab that walks too far falls into the pot." - Haitian Proverb Coming from a province near the sea and enjoying freshly caught seafood my entire life, I am what you call a seafood snob. I'd . . .

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7 Comments · Thailand > Phuket

PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES: Whatchadoin in Wat Chalong?

September 20, 2010

PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES: Whatchadoin in Wat Chalong?

According to our research, among the 29 Buddhist temples or Wats in Phuket, the Wat Chalong or Chalong Temple is the most important, the biggest and most ornate one. So we made sure to see it during . . .

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4 Comments · Thailand > Phuket

PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES: Nuts for cashews

September 19, 2010

PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES: Nuts for cashews

On my list of Must Do's in Phuket is to buy lots and lots of cashews. Cashews are a famous local product of Phuket. I use them for making banana bread and pukkolla, instead of walnuts. Check out the . . .

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2 Comments · Thailand > Phuket

PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES: Ah… this is the life!

September 18, 2010

PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES: Ah… this is the life!

As part of my To-Do list in Phuket, I wanted to get a Thai massage by the beach. The thai are well known for this and there's cheap place in Manila that offers Thai massaige (Ton-ton's I lurv you!). . . .

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Leave a Comment · Thailand > Phuket

PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES: Breakfast, Sala-style

September 17, 2010

PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES: Breakfast, Sala-style

Day 2: We woke up to another amazing, sunny day (despite the forecast of clouds and rainshowers..Yay!) and headed off to breakfast at Sala Restaurant. We weren't expecting much because it was not . . .

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2 Comments · Thailand > Phuket

PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES: Dreamy Sala Nights

September 16, 2010

PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES: Dreamy Sala Nights

Aside from food and wine, how else were we spoiled during our nights at Sala? . . .

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2 Comments · Thailand > Phuket

PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES: Sala Thai Grazing Menu

September 14, 2010

PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES:  Sala Thai Grazing Menu

For dinner we decided to check out the Sala Restaurant, a recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2010.  According to the itinerary of activities thoughtfully left in our room, the . . .

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6 Comments · Thailand > Phuket

PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES: Sala Sunset

September 13, 2010

PHUKET TRAVEL DIARIES: Sala Sunset

After getting settled in our room and resting for a bit, we wandered around the resort, checking out the amenities and enjoying the sunset. I got to take some amazing photos! . . .

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