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Thailand

Living in a Muay Thai Gym

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With all the time in the world to pursue anew hobby I chose to train in Muay Thai, a form of kickboxing developed in Thailand. Muay Thai is a competitive full contact fighting sport but I didn't get quite that far in just ten days. Unlike my previous training as a high school wrestler, it seems that sparring could be a bit dangerous as a new fighter with little skill. During my … [Read more...] about Living in a Muay Thai Gym

Thailand: the land of luxury

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Those who want to treat themselves to a special kind of holiday should write Southeast Asia Thailand on their wish list. Thailand is known for its tropical beaches, its opulent royal palaces and its ancient ruins. Particularly impressive is the difference between the traditions and the modern developments in the country. Especially in the capital Bangkok you can clearly feel … [Read more...] about Thailand: the land of luxury

Boats, Beaches, and Sun

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You better like organized tours if you are going to read this. The tour company picked us up at 7AM to join a boat of tourists for a day trip in the Ang Thong National Marine Park close to popular Thailand island destinations like Koh Phangnan, Ko Samui, and others. Kayaking near bottle beach We knew we were tourists when the company stuck colored stickers on our shirts … [Read more...] about Boats, Beaches, and Sun

Bangkok Nightlife is Fun, But Not Crazy

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I found myself walking alone down the heart of Bangkok's red light district one night. The promoters at Patpong, including my taxi driver, were eager to sell me on each of their clubs, and anything else that's possible in a seedy area of a world famous city like Bangkok. Instead of looking for an infamous Patpong Ping Pong show, I was supposed to be meeting my friend and his … [Read more...] about Bangkok Nightlife is Fun, But Not Crazy