Tag Archives: markets

Postcard of the week – Faces of Myanmar

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Briar's Travel Beat

How beautiful are these faces of Myanmar? Open, inquisitive, intrigued, bemused, and for the little guy on the left, perhaps a little bewildered at us and our cameras. I visited Myanmar (formerly Burma) for the first time recently and was … Continue reading →

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Stolen identity? Not this time.

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Briar's Travel Beat

I’m overcome with guilt. How could I have ever thought ill of the three lovely young girls? The problem is, when travelling you can become paranoid about thieves and scams. And so it is at Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market. Billed as … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangkok, Thailand, Travel | Tagged Bangkok markets, Chatuchak market, markets, shopping, travel misunderstandings, travel scams | 2 Comments

Online resource for Aussie road trippers

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Briar's Travel Beat

Ever arrived in a regional town the day after the quirky local race meeting, antique fair or agricultural show and thought, If only I’d arrived yesterday? That’s where TruBlu Travelling can help. I came across TruBlu Travelling while I was … Continue reading →