Archive for the ‘Thailand’ Category

May 14th, 2012 - 11:14 am § in Australia, Thailand

10 Things to Do in Koh Samui, Thailand

For my 21st birthday 4 years ago, my mum and I went to Koh Samui in Thailand.  Koh Samui is [...][...]

May 8th, 2012 - 12:23 pm § in Destinations, Greece, Mexico, Thailand

Top 10 Places to Go After You Graduate

They call it commencement for a reason. It’s the end of your college years, but the beginning of a different phase of your life. You will be setting out into the world, into the workforce, and your school days are now to be relegated as flashes in your fond memory banks. But stepping right out[...]

May 7th, 2012 - 3:38 pm § in Destinations, Thailand

Thailand on $20 a Day

Traveling in Thailand today is a far cry from the days when you could get a picture-perfect bungalow on a white-sand beach for less than two dollars a night. Accommodation, transp[...]

April 13th, 2012 - 10:00 am § in Destinations, Thailand

Ten Days of Silence: A Meditation Retreat in Thailand

By Nadia Pidgeon Exclusive to the Lost Girls When I announced my intentions to attend a 10 day silent meditation retreat, some friends said it sounded interesting but most said I was crazy and that it sounded either miserable or pointless. Ultimately, it is difficult to provide a meaningful summary [...]

April 12th, 2012 - 12:25 pm § in Cambodia, Destinations, Japan, Thailand

The 5 Strangest Attractions in Asia

For those who are not amused by the gleaming mountain tops of China’s snowy Chogori Peak, the historic behemoth of Tags: , , , , , , No Comments

April 6th, 2012 - 4:00 am § in Destinations, Thailand

The LG Travel News Roundup: Social Media and Snow Reports

By Susmita Baral LG News Intern Missed the big travel stories of the week? And the weird, wacky and insignificant ones? We’ve got your roundup right here… Social Media & Snow Reports Social media is playing a huge role around the world in bringing transparency to many causes, from live upda[...]

March 28th, 2012 - 4:27 am § in Destinations, Thailand

Lost Girls of the Week: Kristen Refermat & Kelsey Ogden

This week’s lost girls, Kristen Refermat and Kelsey Ogden, are the creators of Sixpenny Globe, a new documentary web series that follows their journey around the world on a budget of just $30 a day. The two best friends and San Diego natives spent 4 months traveling through 12 countries across Eur[...]

March 26th, 2012 - 1:12 pm § in Cambodia, Destinations, Indonesia, Thailand

Five of the Most Beautiful Temples in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia has many advantages that make it an ideal destination for international travelers. For one thing, the warm weather makes many of its exotic beaches a prime location. In the cities and on the road, it is also extremely affordable and the big attractions are mostly surrounded by acco[...]

March 22nd, 2012 - 11:51 am § in Destinations, Italy, Spain, Thailand, Turkey

10 Weird, Cool, Quirky Things to Do Around the World

The beauty of travel is finding those unexpected gems--the places, the festivals, the moments--that translate beyond travel and leave a lasting impression. Traveling and exploring new places doesn’t mean people have to make the obligatory stops at the historic churches, national museums, and c[...]