As I leave Lopburi, I begin to notice the flat, rather dry landscape become punctuated by the odd big hill. Getting closer to Sukhothai, the flat land has become gently rolling and more big hills dot the horizon. Reaching the city, it almost feels like I’ve entered a different country. It’s a place not easy […]
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Every Wednesday night, right outside Noom’s Guesthouse, running the length of Phraya Kamchat Alley, you will find the lively, very popular night market in Lopburi. I happened to be working in the guesthouse lounge as I watched the local merchants set up for the night. All manner of cooking methods could be found– vats of […]
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Let’s face it, the real draw to Lopburi for most is probably not the ruins, it’s the monkeys, but that doesn’t mean you can’t spend some time exploring what is left of the Lavo civilization. One of the charms of the historic old town of Lopburi is that everything is within walking distance. You will […]
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The Ayutthaya night market is a lively affair with a good range of stalls, most selling prepared food, but you’ll also find clothing and electronics. It lines one side of the street along Bang Lan Road, very close to Wat Mahathat, and is an easy, pleasant walk from the heart of town. The market is […]
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Getting to Ayutthaya from Bangkok is a breeze, there are no shortages of trains, buses, minivans, boats, private drivers or tours to take you. I opted for the train, and the cost for my ticket was a whopping 13 baht, or 50¢. I planned to stay a few days to check out the ruins, the […]
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My main reason for coming to Old Lopburi was not the laid-back, hippy feel of the town, and it wasn’t the scattered ruins that can be found there. It was the monkeys! A town where wild monkeys, specifically crab-eating macaques, roam freely throughout the city streets was something I had to see for myself. I […]
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When researching Ayutthaya before I left Canada, one thing I knew I wanted to see was the water theatre at the Ayutthaya Floating Market. The photos I saw looked so beautiful– a platform built just below the water’s surface holds the actors as they splash through battle scenes, perhaps winning the love of a beautiful woman. […]
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Hi, I'm Leslie.
Ever the girl with restless feet, I began travelling as soon as I was old enough to leave home. Creative people, inspiring locations and unexpected experiences bring me joy. And let’s not forget good food! Join me as I hunt it all down.
