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Travel Photo Thursday – October 20, 2011 – Colorful Asian Markets

Posted by Nancie McKinnon on Oct 20, 2011 in Travel Photo Thursday, Uncategorized | 21 comments

Welcome to another week of Travel Photo Thursday. The teaching semester has reached the half way mark, and my thoughts are turning more and more to my winter travels. This winter I’ll be in Thailand and Spain, and I’m looking forward to spending time wandering through the local markets with my trusty camera.

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Here are a few of my favorite market shots…

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Ladies selling flowers… Bagan, Myannmar

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Chili Madness… Myung Mai Market, Chiang Mai, Thailand

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Bracelets for sale… Kota Kinabalu, Borneo

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Pepero Baskets for sale…Daejeon, South Korea

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What could an outdoor market be without food for sale?
Sunday Walking Street Market… Chiang Mai, Thailand

Markets are a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the local culture and food without blowing your budget.

Travel Photo Thursday, May 26, 2011, Smiles to Warm Your Heart on Mabul Island, Borneo

Posted by Nancie McKinnon on May 26, 2011 in Malaysia Sandbox, Travel Photo Thursday, Uncategorized | 25 comments

Welcome to another week of Travel Photo Thursday I want to express a big thank you to all of you who have made Travel Photo Thursday such an amazing travel photo community. I look forward to visiting each and everyone of your Travel Photo Thursday shots each week. Remember, we can never have too many contributors, so if you know a travel blogger with photos to share please tell them about Travel Photo Thursday

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Mabul Island is located a short boat ride from the small town of Samporna on the coast of Borneo, Malaysia. Most people who stay on the island are divers or snorkelers. The huge drawing card is Sipidan Island. If you’re looking to live among the locals, while experiencing some of most awesome underwater life on the planet, this is it. Accommodation ranges from budget to luxury.

The children on Mabul island are amazing. They love having their photos taken, or just spending a bit of time with the foreigners. This is one of my favorite shots of many. This shot is currently being featured by the National Library of New Zealand “Services to Schools Publication”…. “Inspire Me”. How cool is that?

National Library of New Zealand
Mabul Island