Why Thailand? Basically, because it isn't in Europe. Besides, when it is possible to get paid to go on vacation, it would be silly to do anything else. Maura managed to secure a grant from her school (thanks Menlo!) to travel to Thailand and Bali. We were supposed to see some Thai and Balinese cultural dances, and she was going to report on … Since her ticket and expenses were paid for, we were set. View from Buddha in Sukothai
Our basic itinerary was to spend two weeks in Thailand, then travel to Bali for a week. The travel agent booked us on Japan Airlines and said that we could stop for free in Tokyo, so we scheduled three days or so there as well.

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