by Bank Takaeng Cashew nut looks like a small mango. The name in Thai refers to the mango of paradise (Himaphan means the Garden of Eden). By its meaning, this dish is a culinary of heaven with a bit spicy (I assume that people in heaven may not like to eat something hot). Ingredients Sliced [...]
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Ko Samui Hotels – Hits and Misses
December 21st, 2009 
Scott Coates by Scott Coates It had been some time since I’d been to Ko Samui. One of Thailand’s best known islands, it’s been a tropical paradise destination for travelers for the last 20 years. Once entirely coconut plantations and jungle, word got out, people took boats over, beach bungalows were built and groups slowly grew into [...]
Albino Smiles – December 2009/2552
December 19th, 2009 admin Albino Smiles – December 2009/2552 It’s the last month of 2009 and hope this finds you with great plans arranged for the holidays with friends and family – and hopefully coming on an adventure with us here in Asia! This month we’re gearing up for the busiest time of the year in travel and are [...]
Two Nice Guys
December 14th, 2009 Scott Coates by Scott Coates During my first visit to Cambodia in 2004 my friend James, an editor with the Cambodia Daily introduced me to a tuk tuk driver, Mr. Phy. Slightly different from Thai tuk tuks, the Cambodian version is a cart towed behind a motorcycle. The cart is much like a chariot and can seat [...]
Dirt Biking in Chiang Rai – Nov 2552
December 10th, 2009 Scott Coates by Scott Coates A few pictures from a recent dirt biking trip with friends in Chiang Rai province. You can see the full gallery here: http://photos.smilingalbino.com/Thailand-Photos/Motorbiking/Chiang-Rai-Dirt-Biking-Nov-09/10498248_GZJik#728643509_36h7H See the full gallery here: http://photos.smilingalbino.com/Thailand-Photos/Motorbiking/Chiang-Rai-Dirt-Biking-Nov-09/10498248_GZJik#728643509_36h7H
