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\"Carrying<\/a>
Carrying baskets in Chiang Mai, Thailand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My 2009 travels in England found me in a snowy landscape, something I hoped to never again experience. I was thinking back to my winter trip of 2008, a little Thailand travel. Unlike England in January, Thailand is warm.<\/p>\n

The above image is from Chiang Mai<\/strong>, in the north of Thailand. It is one of my favorite places. I did not like Bangkok, Thailand’s capital.\u00a0 Nomadic Matt <\/a>and I differ in our views of Bangkok: I think it a cesspool, he is a tad fond of Asia’s Sin City.<\/p>\n

Chiang Mai though, is a quieter, laid-back sort of place. With jungle treks, temples, and a vibrant nightlife, the ancient city offers something for every visitor. Even with roads loaded with cars and scooters you can still find people hauling vegetables on their shoulders.<\/p>\n

Next year I think I will spend my winter holiday in Asia. Yes, I liked England, but I’d rather look at ice in my glass than under my feet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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