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2003 ASIAN FEVER

Rama bridge BKK

My first trip to Asia after being recommend by a good friend was in 2003 to Thailand.
The moment I saw Bangkok I knew this was a place so different from home we had to come back and so we did.
Being on an organized tour with many cons we decided to go on our own in the future.
Thailand is so easy to travel with so many accommodations and facilities.

2004 Westhighland Way -France-Istanbul

2005 THAILAND AND CAMBODIA

Landed in BKK ,immediately to KSR to get our Visa for Cambodia.
Bangkok looked less mystical as the first experience.Déjà vu even after 15 months,we slept in Shanti Lodge recommended by many backpackers .
We left for Kanchanaburi guest house on the river Kwai while waiting for the visa..
Its really getting used to the lack of luxury in those guest houses but it works.
We took the first bus at 5 am in the morning cause we couldn't sleep that well from excitement.
Nice trip to the Thai-Cambodia border.
Crossing the border took some time,then by foot into Poipet a town or a public garbage belt little difference,we were the only Falang there.
Took a taxi and then 5 hour drive on "The Hell of Asia" to arrive at the beautiful Angkor.
All my thanks go out to Tales of Asia
absolutely number 1 info site on this trip.

2006 Myanmar (Burma)

Going on vacation in this country is of course a controversy.
We tried all we could to spend as little money as possible getting in hands of the dictatorship.Although therefore we missed certain highlights the main highlight of the country is its population!We had the honour to spend as much time as we could with local people,eating where they eat,sleeping in non-government run guest houses and hotels.
It was by far the most beautiful country with the nicest people we've ever been to.
Myanmar the land of thanaka,million pagodas,unseen landscapes,betelnut chewers,Bagan plain of Buddhist merits,unique way of life on the lake,...

Myanmar has it all and stole our hearts.
Hopefully the day that a whole population is taken hostages comes to an end soon...

2007 Tibet & Nepal

butter sculpures

The Chinese government decided to shorten our visa from the original 28 days (that we paid for) to 9 days ( due to pro-Tibet action at Mt Everest).
For us this holiday was a 1 time opportunity to visit Tibet so we bought several trips from a local Tibetan travel agent to prolong our stay.
He ripped us completely with a slow motion driver and a guide who slept all the time all the way ...worst experience ever.
But it gave us a change to see more from Nepal and do the Jomsom trekking : best experience ever !

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hopang Jan 29, 2012 at 7:32 AM Report Abuse

Hi Patrick, We wish you a very happy birthday. Hope you have a great day. ~ho & pang
into-thin-air Jan 29, 2012 at 2:17 AM Report Abuse

Hi Patrick - Just thought that I would say ”Happy Birthday” - Best Wishes – Rob in Cumbria
pieter_jan_v Jan 28, 2012 at 11:40 PM Report Abuse

Patrick, Gefeliciteerd.
earthflyer Mar 5, 2008 at 6:18 AM Report Abuse

Unfortunaly my VT pages have taken a back seat for a while, have been to busy building my own website dedicated to my Travelling & Art work. Check it out many photos from India, Asia. Nepal photos will be added after Easter simonsartandphotogallery.co.uk
Etoile2B Jan 29, 2008 at 10:45 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday from sunny California!
Skorpios Jan 29, 2008 at 2:00 AM Report Abuse

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Patrick! What are you doing? Any travel in sight?
sayedaburas Jan 28, 2008 at 8:02 PM Report Abuse

♫•:*¨`*:•Happy birthday to you♫♫Happy b-day to you♫HAPPY BIRTHDAY to PATRICK ♫♫Happy b-day to yoou•:*¨`*:•♫ I wish you not only a happy year, but also happier maany returns (~_~)
GracesTrips Jan 28, 2008 at 8:02 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday, Patrick! Hope you have a wonderful day!
dhei Jan 24, 2007 at 11:18 PM Report Abuse

I know it's still 4 days to go but.... HAPPY B'DAY PATRICK! wishing u all the best. :)
blisscoti Jan 2, 2007 at 6:01 PM Report Abuse

Hi Patrick thanks for your comment. I'm sure you'll agree that Cambodia is fantastic. Will email you the link to my full Cambodia album. And wish you and your loved ones (cat included) a joyous year ahead.