Allan Wilson

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Bangkok, Thailand  ·  Ultimate Asia Travel. New tourism, experiences and food, living in Bangkok and Travel in Asia. Live Less Ordinary with boutique travel bloggers Allan and Fanfan
Allan Wilson
Bangkok Boutique Hotels (Luxury)
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Bangkok Boutique Hotels (Luxury) / The Top Luxury Boutique and Design Hotels in Bangkok. http://www.boutiquebangkok.com/category/bangkok-boutique-hotels
Thai Food / Street Food Bangkok and Beyond
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Thai Food / Street Food Bangkok and Beyond / Thai Food, Street Food and Cheap Eats in Bangkok, Thailand. There’s no need to visit expensive restaurants or track down obscure locations to find the best of Bangkok’s cuisine. The best Thai food is found all around, where locals eat at street carts, roadside eateries and Bangkok’s many malls. Here is a quick guide to eating in Bangkok. What to eat, where to eat it and what to pay. By resident food fiend Allan Wilson. Full blog here: http://www.boutiquebangkok.com/category/blog/streetfood
Exploring Thailand
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Exploring Thailand / Parts of Thailand remain relatively untouched by tourism leaving it rich in culture and local charm. Exploring Thailand shows places overlooked by mass tourism and backpacker hotspots. The less developed, more exciting off the beaten track locations which can all be accessed with a short bus journey from nearby towns and cities. Isan areas, Southern sands and North of Bangkok. Includes food, travel, adventure and accommodation.
Exploring Laos
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Exploring Laos / A weekend in Vientiane. Getting Around in Vientiane City Centre including Patuxay Monument, That Dam Stupa, the Riverside markets, Ho Phra Kaeo Temple, Sisaket Temple, That Luang, Vientiane Markets and Lao Restaurants. Outside locations include Buddha Park.
Exploring Kuala Lumpur
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Exploring Kuala Lumpur / Photos from best of KL (http://best-of-kl.com/) a boutique city guide for the best Kuala Lumpur has to offer. Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's modern capital is the perfect place in Southeast Asia to visit for Malay, Chinese and Indian Food. With 3 popular tourist areas; The Golden Triangle / Chinatown area for budget travel and backpackers, Bukit Bintang for nightlife and entertainment and the City Centre (KLCC) and Petronas Towers (Twin Towers) for luxury travel. Includes Kuala Lumpur Boutique Hotels.
Exploring Malaysia
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Exploring Malaysia / The former British trading post of George Town in Penang, the sandy shores of Langkawi and the far flung territory of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo. Images of my travels through Malaysia. For Kuala Lumpur check my Guide to Kuala Lumpur Board.
Exploring Vietnam
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Exploring Vietnam / Travel in Vietnam Southeast Asia. More than rice paddies and triangle hats.
Exploring Singapore
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Exploring Singapore / New tourism, new experiences and new food in Bangkok & Southeast Asia. My Geylang Food Affair on an impromptu Singapore weekend. Food, beer and bustling city life. Exploring Singapore on a short stay. Life in Southeast Asia.
Exploring the Philippines
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Exploring the Philippines / Travel in the Philippines and exploring islands. Starting Manila we move out to the islands. Many more to come.
Exploring Hong Kong / Macau
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Exploring Hong Kong / Macau / As a favoured spot for short breaks, stopovers and multi-centre holidays – Hong Kong is often done in a hurry. While three days in Hong Kong is not ideal it is doable. Here are some of the better attractions which can be found along the convenient MTR Line. Also a trip to Macau on a quick stopover from Hong Kong and the authenticity of Taipa Village in Macau.
Exploring Bangkok and Expat Life
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Exploring Bangkok and Expat Life / Live Less Ordinary depicts life in Southeast Asia from the eyes of an expat living in Bangkok capital city of Thailand. Living like a tourist, eating, exploring and experiencing everything Bangkok has to offer. Celebrations, local life and much more. As an expat exploring Bangkok is never ending. Endless opportunities, diverse cultures and new attractions. Getting lost in backstreets is a must.
Northern Ireland / Ireland
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Northern Ireland / Ireland / The first port of call is the capital city Belfast which can be covered in a day or two. The iconic landscapes of Northern Ireland are on the Antrim Coast and the basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway (Unesco World Heritage Site). Most travel guides bunch Northern Ireland and Ireland together as the “Island of Ireland”. This is the best way to work it and it makes for the perfect fly and drive vacation. While Belfast to Dublin is easily done by train most plans go further than this.
Exploring Europe
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Exploring Europe / Follow our occasional travels back to Europe. Expect food and amateur photography. Hope to work on this board further next year.
Bangkok Festivals
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Bangkok Festivals / Bringing the best of Bangkok Festivals as the year goes by as an expat living local I get an insight into local, national and international celebrations as they happen in Bangkok.
Bangkok Temples
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Bangkok Temples / Another day another temple. Bangkok has temples on every corner. We bring you from the tourist littered Grand Palace to the smaller more local community temples. From one era to the next.
Filipino Food
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Filipino Food / The Philippines really holds its own in the world of food. In fact I am surprised not to see it on more menus and street corners around the world. I have only eaten Filipino food once outside of the Philippines. I was slightly hesitant by the use of Suka (Vinegar) in many Filipino dishes. I was wrong. The vinegar taste is far from overpowering and in most dishes barely noticeable. The suka vinegar is made from the sap of coconut palm tree flowers.
Exploring Sri Lanka
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Exploring Sri Lanka
Bali Indonesia
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Bali Indonesia
Exploring the Himalayas (via India)
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Exploring the Himalayas (via India) / Touring the Himalayas. Unique Tibetan Monasteries, spinning prayer wheels, flitting prayer flags under sinking clouds of the Himalayas. A magical world high above bustling streets of China and India. From local life in Sikkim to Tibetan and Nepalese favourite foods. For full reports check our blog http://live-less-ordinary.com/
Indian Food
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Indian Food / Eating in India, Travel in India and Indian Food found throughout India, South Asia, Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia. An Introduction to ingredients, spices and cooking. For more on eating in India check our blog http://live-less-ordinary.com/
Philippines
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Philippines / Published by www.seidlstudios.com - frankseidl on Pinterest. This site was published as part of Jennifer C. Gutierrez, Manila, BS Chemistry, MS Environmental Science, International Sales, Poet and Vice President of The Philippine Astronomical Society's Interest in the Philippines. This includes Stardust Observatory, Baguio and many other Philippine friends of Seidl Studios Minneapolis. ONLY PHILIPPINE PIC'S
Love Paris
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Love Paris / "We'll always have Paris.” ― Howard Koch
Travel - The Pleasure of Discovery
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Travel - The Pleasure of Discovery / The amazing part of every trip is the surprise we experience meeting new people and experiencing new cultures. The best way to enjoy this sense of wonder is going off beaten paths only known by locals. Share bits of your travel wonders.
Other People's Stuff
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Other People's Stuff
Culture in Rural Thailand (Isaan)
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Culture in Rural Thailand (Isaan) / Celebrations, Festivals, Traditions and Thai Culture in rural Thailand.At the beginning of 2015 I moved to live with my wife’s family in the Isaan region of rural Thailand (northeastern Thailand). For the year I was living within a close-knit family circle strict in tradition, and Buddhist belief and throughout the year celebrated the major annual events.
Creative Products and Ideas
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Creative Products and Ideas / “Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt facebook.com/CreativeProductsAndIdeas
Exploring Myanmar (Burma)
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Exploring Myanmar (Burma) / Independent travel in Myanmar (Burma) from the Southern areas of Yangon to Northern tourist and traveller hub of Bagan. Exploring Myanmar cites local life and food exploration in a country which has so much to offer and share. After our two past trips we still plan to return for more off the beaten track excursions. Follow along at http://live-less-ordinary.com/
Exploring China
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Exploring China / Less Ordinary Travel in China. While many popular areas can be overly touristy some places remain relatively untouched leaving them rich in culture and local charm. Exploring China shows places both touristy and off the beaten track and focuses on local life and food cultures. To date we have travelled a minuscule area of China but we will be back to share more at http://live-less-ordinary.com/
Life Of Travel Pictures
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Life Of Travel Pictures / Great images and stories from traveling around the world. Inspiration and wanderlust required!...
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Fanfan Wilson travel and food blogger chowing down at Sky Avenues Burger and Lobster at Resorts World Genting Highlands (Malaysia) serving some fantastic surf and turf along with a tasty cocktail menu by Live Less Ordinary https://www.live-less-ordinary.com/burger-and-lobster-genting-highlands/

The Perfect Pairing: Burger and Lobster at Resorts World Genting Highlands (Malaysia) serving some fantastic surf and turf at Sky Avenue megamall.

London Established Seafood and Burger Joint. The Perfect Pairing: Burger and Lobster at Resorts World Genting Highlands (Malaysia) serving some fantastic surf and turf along with a tasty cocktail menu by Live Less Ordinary https://www.live-less-ordinary.com/burger-and-lobster-genting-highlands/

The Perfect Pairing: Burger and Lobster at Resorts World Genting Highlands (Malaysia) serving some fantastic surf and turf at Sky Avenue megamall.

Chilli Lobster (Lobster in Chilli Bisque. The Perfect Pairing: Burger and Lobster at Resorts World Genting Highlands (Malaysia) serving some fantastic surf and turf along with a tasty cocktail menu by Live Less Ordinary https://www.live-less-ordinary.com/burger-and-lobster-genting-highlands/

The Perfect Pairing: Burger and Lobster at Resorts World Genting Highlands (Malaysia) serving some fantastic surf and turf at Sky Avenue megamall.

Village elders tying bracelets to wrists of local grandpa. Monk Blessed String Bracelets in Thailand (Sai Sin Sacred Thread). String blessed by monks to bring good luck and protection. Traditions and Culture in rural Thailand (Isaan) by http://potatoinrice.com/

Attending a Buddhist Monk Blessing Ceremony in Nang Rong a small town in Thailand's vast Isan region (Buriram).

Songkran Ceremony in a Buddhist temple with sacred thread strung between the rafters and congregation. Monk Blessed String Bracelets in Thailand (Sai Sin Sacred Thread). String blessed by monks to bring good luck and protection. Traditions and Culture in rural Thailand (Isaan) by http://potatoinrice.com/
Sacred thread, known for string bracelets, connecting congregation in temple during Songkran ceremony. Monk Blessed String Bracelets in Thailand (Sai Sin Sacred Thread). String blessed by monks to bring good luck and protection. Traditions and Culture in rural Thailand (Isaan) by http://potatoinrice.com/
Offer of money and gold bracelet blessed by monk. Monk Blessed String Bracelets in Thailand (Sai Sin Sacred Thread). String blessed by monks to bring good luck and protection. Traditions and Culture in rural Thailand (Isaan) by http://potatoinrice.com/
Monk praying over length of string to be used as monk Blessed String Bracelets in Thailand (Sai Sin Sacred Thread). String blessed by monks to bring good luck and protection. Traditions and Culture in rural Thailand (Isaan) by http://potatoinrice.com/
Ceremonial water bowl with candles and sacred thread during blessing by monks. Monk Blessed String Bracelets in Thailand (Sai Sin Sacred Thread). String blessed by monks to bring good luck and protection. Traditions and Culture in rural Thailand (Isaan) by http://potatoinrice.com/
Family Ceremony offering blessed bracelets to welcome foreigner to home. Monk Blessed String Bracelets in Thailand (Sai Sin Sacred Thread). String blessed by monks to bring good luck and protection. Traditions and Culture in rural Thailand (Isaan) by http://potatoinrice.com/
Blessing from local family with sprinkling water on heads of new members. Monk Blessed String Bracelets in Thailand (Sai Sin Sacred Thread). String blessed by monks to bring good luck and protection. Traditions and Culture in rural Thailand (Isaan) by http://potatoinrice.com/
String intertwined around temple, altar and Buddha statue of the prayer hall during Songkran. Monk Blessed String Bracelets in Thailand (Sai Sin Sacred Thread). String blessed by monks to bring good luck and protection. Traditions and Culture in rural Thailand (Isaan) by http://potatoinrice.com/
Chewing Betel Nut in Rural Thailand Isaan with gummy old grannies. Ingredients of betel chewing include Areca nut, betel leaf and sandstone paste. Traditions and Culture in rural Thailand (Isaan) by http://potatoinrice.com/

Chewing Betel Nut in Rural Thailand Isaan with gummy old grannies. What are the ingredients of betel chewing? Areca nut, betel leaf and sandstone paste.

Bag of areca nut, tub of limestone paste and bai plu betel leaves. Chewing Betel Nut in Rural Thailand Isaan with gummy old grannies. Ingredients of betel chewing include Areca nut, betel leaf and sandstone paste. Traditions and Culture in rural Thailand (Isaan) by http://potatoinrice.com/

Chewing Betel Nut in Rural Thailand Isaan with gummy old grannies. What are the ingredients of betel chewing? Areca nut, betel leaf and sandstone paste.

Granny with her Betel Basket and betel chew kit including betel leaf and mortar and pestle. Chewing Betel Nut in Rural Thailand Isaan with gummy old grannies. Ingredients of betel chewing include Areca nut, betel leaf and sandstone paste. Traditions and Culture in rural Thailand (Isaan) by http://potatoinrice.com/

Chewing Betel Nut in Rural Thailand Isaan with gummy old grannies. What are the ingredients of betel chewing? Areca nut, betel leaf and sandstone paste.

Shop at a local market selling areca nut the main ingredient in betel chew. Chewing Betel Nut in Rural Thailand Isaan with gummy old grannies. Ingredients of betel chewing include Areca nut, betel leaf and sandstone paste. Traditions and Culture in rural Thailand (Isaan) by http://potatoinrice.com/

Chewing Betel Nut in Rural Thailand Isaan with gummy old grannies. What are the ingredients of betel chewing? Areca nut, betel leaf and sandstone paste.