Bangkok day tripping: Ban Mai Riverside Market

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Ban Mai Riverside Market Avoid the floating tourist traps and head for this authentic stretch of riverside shop houses Ban Mai's 100-year-old riverside market on the eastern end of Chachoengsao has dozens of shops like this selling retro wares. off ...
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Endangered animal skins and iPods. A day trip to Tachilek, Myanmar

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A day trip to Tachilek, Myanmar Across the border from Thailand, a glitzy golf course and questionable goods await Outdoor displays offer entire pelts from endangered clouded spotted leopards and other animals. Money is so scarce that many Buddhist ...
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3 Nonthaburi temples -- socks optional

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3 Nonthaburi temples These wats aren't as popular as Wat Po, the Grand Palace or Wat Arun. That's why we love them Wat Boromracha Kanchanapisek Anusorn's architect was inspired by China's Ming and Qung dynasties. Wat Sanghathan's Ruean Thai Pavilion ...
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Kayak & Hike: Into the wild

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$$ www.kayak-and-hike.com +852 9300 5197 1 1 kayak.jpg A day of adventure by land and sea organized by Kayak & Hike Kayak & Hike allows you to live, and not just imagine, the experience of kayaking through sea arches made of volcanic rock and setting ...
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City Escape: Kamakura

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Kamakura A day trip to the ancient capital city is a Japanese rite of passage The giant buddha (daibutsu) of Kamakura is one of Japan's most iconic bronze sculptures and famous tourist attractions. (Photo by Flickr user chaojikazu) View of Kamakura ...
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