Travels With Carole

Come along with me and share the excitement as I explore the world researching freelance articles. These blog posts offer short chunks of travel that you can digest quickly as well as plenty of photos so you get the picture. You'll have some fun, make discoveries, and pick up great ideas and information for your own vacations. Think of me as your canary in the coal mine. For even more travel inspiration, visit my BERKELEY AND BEYOND website at http://www.berkeleyandbeyond.com.

March 9, 2011

Takuapa Town, Thailand: Visit a cashew factory; things to do

Visit a cashew factory near Phuket, Thailand

I was amazed by this cashew factory near Phuket in Thailand. Workers here remove the cashew nuts from their messy shells with this old-fashioned lever machine that operates like a Mexican citrus juicer. The fresh-roasted nuts are worth going all the way here to buy.