Chiang Rai: Home of the wooden saxophone

Just one sax takes weeks to build, but Mr.Dejprakune said he enjoys his work. The wooden saxophones retail for about $300 but need to be kept in humid climates to avoid warping. Mr. Dejprakune's horns sound OK but not spectacular, yet are considered a hot item among avid sax collectors.
(Photo by Thushan Amarasiriwardena, caption by Michael D. Kurtz / LongJaunt.com)

Sukhothai

07.11.2008 | Sukhothai, Thailand
Explore the ancient Thai city of Sukhothai - the "dawn of happiness."

Exploring Berlin

04.16.2008 | Berlin, Germany
With such a storied past, Berlin makes for a interesting city to explore.

Beirut or bust

05.20.2008 | Beirut, Lebanon
With no time to waste, and reports on the ground of an end to fighting in Lebanon, we head through the mountains to Beirut.
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