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Through the Sandbox Lens #38, Changing of the Guard, Royal Place, Madrid

If you are ever in Madrid on the first Wednesday of the month don’t miss the Solemn Changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace. Free admission makes the event very appealing to any travelers, budget or otherwise, and spectators can enter the grounds at around 11:30 am. Best to arrive early for a good [...]

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Travel Photo Thursday — February 2, 2012 — Historical Toledo — A Sunny View

Welcome to another week of Travel Photo Thursday. On Tuesday I decided to head out of Madrid, and visit Toledo on a day tour. Bus tours are really not my thing, but I knew that if I wanted to make the most of a day in Toledo I really had no choice. The tour was [...]

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Mercado de San Miguel — Madrid, Spain — Sampling Food and Drink in a Spanish Market

Just steps from Madrid’s busy Plaza Mayor, I was excited to step into Mercado San Miguel on a chilly Sunday morning to experience what was being offered at the market’s various food and drink stalls. Outside the Mercado San Miguel… I arrived shortly after 10am, so I was able to do a leisurely stroll through [...]

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Travel Photo Thursday — January 26, 2012 — Early Morning in Chiang Mai

Travel Photo Thursday...early morning in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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Travel Photo Thursday — January 19th, 2012 — Royal Flora, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Welcome to another week of Travel Photo Thursday. What a difference a couple of weeks can make when you’re traveling. I’ve gone from wiling my days away on a white sand beach to becoming snap happy at Chiang Mai’s Royal Flora. Definitely more tiring than a day at the beach, but who can get tired [...]

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Chiang Mai — Through the Sandbox Lens #37 — A Calming Buddha at Vila Cini

Yesterday I spent most of the across the Ping River in Chiang Mai, and found an absolutely lovely textile shop, Vila Cini. Textiles ranges from moderately priced silk bags to more expensive silk runners. One part of the shop was more kitchenware, with an elephant theme. The shop itself is made up of several old [...]

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Travel Photo Thursday — January 12, 2012, Sunrise Magic on Hua Hin Beach, Thailand

Welcome to another week of Travel Photo Thursday. I’m in beautiful Chiang Mai, where the weather is perfect. Let’s have another great week of photos. To join in the Travel Photo Thursday fun simply post a photo on your blog. Return here and place your link in the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this post. Please [...]

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Wanderfood Wednesday — Jerusalem Falafel Restaurant — A Review — Chiang Mai, Thailand

Delicious and affordable Middle Eastern Food in a homey atmosphere, located in the heart of old Chiang Mai.

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Tales of Opium and Red Rice Wine In Chaing Mai

Yesterday day I went to the Chin Haw Market in Chiang Mai…and I loved every second. Set-up next to the local mosque, the market starts in the wee hours (6am) and packs up at around noon hour. You can probably buy just about anything here. Locals seem to come for the fresh produce, and local [...]

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Travel Photo Thursday — January 5th, 2012 — Hua Hin Photo Round Up

Happy New Year! and welcome to the first Travel Photo Thursday of 2012! I’m looking forward to another fantastic year of weekly travel photography. To join in the Travel Photo Thursday fun simply post a photo on your blog. Return here and place your link in the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this post. Please post [...]

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