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Expert Profile: Nancy B

Expertise: I know a lot of nooks and crannies. I know the name and prices for most Chiangmai hotels/guesthouses, as well as many in Bangkok (from basic to luxurious). I even spent a day in Bangkok visiting the grand dames--Oriental, Regent, Sukothai, Peninsula, Shangri-la, Sheraton Royal Orchid. (My top three would be the Oriental, Peninsula and Regent.) I can guide the adventurous through Thai and Chinese hawker food, or direct them to royal Thai food and elegant dimsum. I have visited almost all the grand monuments (including Chiang Saen, Sukothai, Ayutthaya, Phimai, Phanom Rung, Bangkok temples) and even have recommendations on photo excursions to picturesque old wooden temples in Chiangmai. I also know little-publicized sites like the Prasart Museum outside Bangkok, one wealthy man`s splendid obsession. (I can also recommend the best guide books.)

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What do you like about this subject? Thailand is a great combination, a starter kit for exotic culture. The temples are as fanciful as golden headresses, the food as unusual as mushroom salads with cilantro and lime juice. Yet, the people and culture are easily palatable and set up and waiting for the Western tourist.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I've been to Thailand about 30 times, to Bangkok, at least 50. I've seen Chiangmai amass traffic, the Mae Sot bridge go concrete and Ko Tao go from no accommodations to 500. But there are still areas left to their peaceful traditional ways that I'd like to explore. I'd also like to follow the thread of Thai silk artistry through Thailand.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Most Westerns search for the exotic in Thailand, but Bangkok is emerging as a first world city with astounding design talent and great international style. After you're done trekking with hilltribes, go see what's cutting edge and new by anyone's standards in Bangkok!

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Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		15
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		244

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	11/27/07
10	10	10	10	09/13/07
10	10	10	10	05/22/07
10	10	10	10	02/28/07
10	10	10	10	02/20/07

User Comments

Thanks! I'll have to get a second seat on the plane back... :-)
(Cornelia on 11/27/07)

Thank you Nacy for your timely, helpful and positive answer. Your answer has made a lot of difference to our plans for travel in a positive way.
(Neda on 09/13/07)

Thanx Nancyn this really is a helpful site for inside info. I really appreciate.
(Sans on 05/22/07)

THANKS!!! I'd been emailing the hotel where I'll be staying and couldn't even get them to respond to me (and it's a large/medium range place) and her
(Susan on 02/20/07)

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Recent Answers from Nancy B

2008-09-26 Trip to Chiang Mai/Mae Hon Song: Hi, Elizabeth, Sorry, didn't get your question originally. Chiang Dao's a nice elephant camp. And for the long-necked tribe, the best thing to do is fly to Mae Hong Song (the cheapest flight ever ....

2008-08-31 transit stay at Bangkok: Hi, Gopal! No problem. There is left baggage at the the airport where you can leave your bags. But I would suggest upon landing you go to the DOMESTIC terminal and leave your bags THERE for left baggage...

2008-06-29 thailand: Hi, Sonam, As for what to do, I need you to be more specific, please! I have no idea what you like, what your budget is, if you're athlectic, into culture, etc. (It would be like if asking you what...

2008-02-22 Thailand Travel: Hi, Brittany! Great. The Thai islands, in my opinion, are some of the world's most scenic! Koh Tao . . .whether or not you think it's amazing probably depends on your age and your preferences. It is...

2008-01-21 Luggage Storage in Thailand: Hi, Gabe, Airport storage is pretty good. I've never had any problems . . . even for 2 weeks at a time (though obviously the price can add up since yes, that's $5 PER bag). But I will say they tell...