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A Look Back At Some Outtakes/Little Details
This is Thai money. Color and size differentiating the denominations. “Well known”? That must mean something more derogatory in Thai? The drunkard at Western Bar in Ubon Ratchathani who was asked by the owner to stop talking to me. Black sticky rice, mango and banana in sweet coconut milk from May Kaidee’s in Bangkok. The [...]
The Intrepid Are Rewarded
The morning brought indifference and a lack of motivation. Embarking upon a day of travel requires more than knowledge of bus stops and schedules but an accessible brain ready for the challenge. Energy both physical and mental. A good breakfast helped and I marched out of my room determined and optimistic for fruitful journey. It [...]
Ko Phangan: Same Sh*t, Different Island
After last evening’s a 1-hour boat ride from Ko Samui, where I was determined not to spend the night, I found myself amidst more of the same tourist hustle and bustle on the home to the infamous Full Moon Party, Ko Phangan. After trekking the entire island for cheap accommodations, even more so an impossibility [...]
Oh Samui
With mixed emotions, I headed towards the Donsak pier in Surat Thani to catch a boat to Ko Samui. Surat Thani is the gateway to this heavily developed and very expensive island and my home last night, the slick dealings and price of my room clearly foreshadowing the hell that would await me in Samui. [...]
Green Field/Cold Steel Rail
di·chot·o·my division into two mutually exclusive, opposed, or contradictory groups Bangkok Guest house cell, Sweety Guesthouse Vegan chocolate cake, Ethos Restaurant Beached “Bitch face”, Thai restaurant by Sea Gypsy village, Phuket “Lil Miss Sunshine”, Nature Beach Resort, Ko Chang Beached, Part II Non-seclusion, Ko Phi Phi Don, Phuket Seclusion, Cape Promthep, Phuket Beached, Part III [...]
24 Little Hours
Waking up determined to sustain positivity, I took a shower, partly blaming yesterday’s perils on my absence of a morning shower. I paid for another night at On On and booked a full day tour to Ko Phi Phi Don & Ko Phi Phi Ley for the next day. So far, so good. Few minutes [...]
A Study in Tedious Detail
After escaping King Cobra Village unscathed and returning to town, I walked to a vegetarian restaurant a few blocks from the bus terminal. Communication problems left me with two entrees and a chalky smoothie, all of which I ate but none of which I thoroughly enjoyed. I had about 5 hours to kill before my [...]
You Are Where You Eat
Here is a photo recap of the tasty morsels I munched on in Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Phimai and Nong Kaen. I must make special mention of Ban Thai Guesthouse‘s food. The best I’ve had in Thailand so far. The menu is huge and they sub tofu for meat in any dish. The chef’s recommended King Sweet [...]
To the Farm…
Cooking a four-course Thai meal with ingredients picked from the local market and from the grounds of an organic farm, I brought my appetite and anticipation from the night before. The full day class, offered by the Chiang Mai Thai Farm Cooking School, gave me yet another escape from the familiar streets of Chiang Mai. [...]
Elephant Nature Park
I knew Elephant Nature Park would be an amazing experience when I booked a full-day tour… back in August of 2007. The 50-acres of jungle, mountains and river about an hour North of Chiang Mai is a sanctuary for 31 elephants, ages 4 to 76, rescued from illegal logging companies, abusive tourist/trekking outfits and/or panhandling [...]
Chiang Mai is a Food Court
With travelers passing through Chiang Mai from all over the world, the city caters to their bellies with care. Vegetarians also get special treatment, as every restaurant and food stall offer us options, often very easily veganized. Here is a sampling of some of the goodies I’ve tried here in Chiang Mai. As you may [...]
