Monthly Archives: April 2019

3. Bukit Bintang and Jalan Alor

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Paul

We went to Jalan Alor with friends Mark and Kimi when we first visited KL on this trip. We promised ourselves a “Re-Visit” as we never had enough time to “take it all in”. So on our return visit one … Continue reading →

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Sabai our local massage shop

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Paul

Just out the gate of our condos were a variety of shops and stalls. Among these are a selection of four or five massage shops. Thai massage is of course world famous and we thought it time we both had … Continue reading →

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Chiang Mai Smile Tours

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Paul

When in Chiang Mai Thailand make sure you go and see Tanapat Sriwattana at Smile Tours when you need to make a travel booking or a tour. Situated opposite the Pantip Plaza in Chiang Mai they are conveniently located and … Continue reading →

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Wheels……… At last !!

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Paul

After 3 months of sitting in the passenger seats the Wombats have finally got wheels of their own. It all happened quite  freudiantly as we decided to go out on Sunday morning and get a pair of glasses made for … Continue reading →

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A trip into “Them Thar Hills”

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Paul

Lets go for a drive up into “Them thar hills”, Willie said to Mrs Wombat, “should take up the morning and we could be back for lunch”. So grabbed the map and headed off out of town to where the … Continue reading →

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“Walking Street” Chiang Mai

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Paul

Every Sunday night between 5pm & 11pm the streets in the centre of the moated section of Chiang Mai are shut off to traffic and the stallholders move in en mass. It is a blaze of lights, colour and sounds … Continue reading →

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“Talay Jai” Thai song played just for us

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Paul

When we had dinner at The Fern Restaurant in Mae Hong Son a small town in the North Western part of Thailand the musician played a lovely Thai song and allowed us to record it for our website. The song … Continue reading →

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A round trip through Pai

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Paul

Pai……. Seems I have heard that word before. 🙂 One day in the RimPing Supermarket we met a Scottish guy, who said he and his wife ran a restaurant in Pai. So we decided to head out early one morning … Continue reading →

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The Cabaret at the Night Bazaar

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Paul

One night the Wombats decided to go and watch the “Cabaret” at the Chiang Mai night bazaar. As it did not start until 9.30 this meant a late night for the intrepid Wombats who are usually tucked up in their … Continue reading →

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Trip to Chiang Rai and Mae Sai. Part 4. Mae Sai night market and home

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Paul

We did not want to miss the night market in Mae Sai. Yes we know.. “See one and you have seen them all” But when it is in your blood you have to go there. :-). So after a short … Continue reading →

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