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Buddhism & sexism

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Jill
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There is an assumption that Buddhism is rational, modern and liberal in matters of gender, especially in comparison with Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. But is it? I think not. Here’s why. Continue reading →

Posted in Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam | Tagged buddhism, misogyny, monks, sexism, siddhartha, tibet | 4 Replies

What makes a good wat?

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Jill
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Kyaik Than Lan Pagoda

We have spent just over three months in southeast Asia. Here they arguably make the most beautiful and impressive places of buddhist worship, whether they are called wats, payas, temples or pagodas. During these months I couldn’t help but become a bit of a wat connoisseur (or wat snob) myself. Continue reading →

Posted in Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand | Tagged pagoda, paya, stupa, temple, wat | Leave a reply

Buddhist bollocks

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Jill
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I’m an atheist. I believe that when we die it’s lights out, game over. Continue reading →

Posted in Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam | Tagged 969 movement, buddhism, buddhism 101, extremists monks, monks, noise pollution | Leave a reply

Thailand – Worst

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Jill
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It wasn’t all delicious desserts and fun taxi trucks in Thailand (see Thailand – Best). Here are my complaints. Continue reading →

Posted in Thailand | Tagged buddhism, wats, wifi | Leave a reply

Thailand – Best

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Jill
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I didn’t post much while we were in Thailand – too busy enjoying Thailand – so there’s a lot to cover here. I’ll post separately about the best and worst. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Thailand | Tagged bophut beach, koh samui, lanna food, mango, sticky rice | Leave a reply

White, black & blue

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Jill
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Even though I was feeling ill in Chiang Rai (much better now, but unfortunately Bernd has it) we soldiered on and hired a driver for a day, to take us to see the sights in the surrounding area. Continue reading →

Posted in Thailand | Tagged baan dam, black house, blue temple, chiang rai, karen tribe, wat rong khun, white temple | Leave a reply

Thai 7-Elevens

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Jill
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I’ve always thought of 7-Eleven stores as quintessentially American but they are everywhere in Thailand. In fact there are more than 10,000 of them in the country, most of which are in Bangkok. Our Bangkok hotel was within easy walking distance of at least 10 of them. Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Thailand | Tagged 7-eleven, alcohol, convenience store, durian, snacks | Leave a reply

Flu like symptoms

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Jill
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Being on holiday is very boring when you have a cold. Especially when you’re stuck in your Airbnb with the internet in a tropical country and against your better judgment you google your symptoms, discovering that in addition to malaria and dengue fever, swine flu and bird flu are still a “thing” here (who knew?) Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Thailand | Tagged dengue fever, flu, malaria | 2 Replies

Elephant sanctuary

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Jill
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In Chiang Mai we spent a day at an elephant sanctuary, where elephants have been rescued (bought with government assistance) from a life of hard labour and cruelty. Most have visible signs of abuse such as cuts, missing tusks and even holes punched in their ears, where they were previously chained to a tree. Continue reading →

Posted in Thailand | Tagged baanchang, chiang mai, elephant sanctuary, elephants | Leave a reply

One of those days

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Jill
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Today has been one of those days. A day when just going outside is an exercise in extreme annoyance. Continue reading →

Posted in Relationship, Thailand | Tagged airbnb, buddhist, sightseeing, temples, tuktuk | 3 Replies

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