If you’ve ever thought of Thailand, than ultimately you’ve heard about the Thailand food. It is diverse in offerings and in flavours. But one thing that resonates in the cuisine is their penchant for chili peppers. A large portion of Thai food includes Chili peppers. And let me tell you – Chili peppers and this flavourless girl did not mix well. This is the story of spending my first month in Thailand crying my eyes out.
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Off we go folks – and Team Purple is in the Lead – First team Captain Neil from Backpacks and Bunkbeds started us out, he handed the baton over to Vicky at Vicky Flip Flops, who passed it to Monica at The Travel Hack, and she passed it my way. The Baton is mine. Who will I pass the torch on to? Read on to see.
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#FriFotos theme this week is in lieu of the LOndon Olymics and is – The Best. Although I will be one of those people NOT watching the Olympics – I DO have a lot of things that I think are The Best. So what are they? Come take a LOOK
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Chiang Mai, Thailand is the city of temples. This is a Pagoda. Also highly prevalent in Chiang Mai. But what does it signify?
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My favourite part of this picture and being in a country like Thailand, are the contrasts.
Read MorePhoto of the Week: The Spirits in Trees – Thailand in Colour
I passed this tree while in Erawan Falls, Thailand. Trees all over Thailand are wrapped in colourful clothes. Yes they are beautiful to look at, but what is the deeper meaning; what do they signify?
Read MorePhoto of the Week: Tiger Cavities in Kanchanaburi, Thailand
These guys aren’t so fierce now are they? Look at that cute little face, eyes squeezed shut in slumber. Just a big ball of fur I want to cuddle.
Read MoreTravel History: 2010
For the first part of 2010 I was on a University exchange program in Bangkok, Thailand attending Thammasat University. This was my first time in Asia and it stole my heart. I traveled around a lot due to the extremely cheap prices in South East Asia. I even headed north to Japan for 10 days to visit friends; which was the reason Japan got onto this list; I’d never afford Japan without my extremely generous friends who let me stay with them. My best friend Jeannie came to visit for the month of May and we did a whirlwind tour hitting the 4 countries of Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Singapore. I had a month off so headed to Indonesia before flying to the South of Philippines for a 2 month work placement. In September I returned to Canada to finish my last year of my undergraduate degree in the country’s capital of Ottawa.
Read MoreHow to Train your Elephant – Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang is a place filled with endless adventures. One of my favourites was learning how to train an elephant – in Thai. Climbing, Feeding, Cleaning, Swimming, Mud fights – elephants are incredible.
Read MoreHiking in a hilltop village in Chiang Mai, Thailand
For an adventure while in Chiang Mai, Jeannie and I went for a two day hike up the mountains to spend the night with a hilltop tribe. They did not speak Thai so our guide acted as our translator.
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I'm Chrystal McKay, a 23 year old Canadian girl who travels the world seeking knowledge. I am a World Citizen, Globe Trotter, and Continuous Learner. A Lover of Ancient Ruins, Castles, Churches, and all things Old and Beautiful. Follow me as I learn my way around the world.
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