The world is full of great people

Sent in by Damien

17th May 2013

Well, I was happily getting my connecting bus to the North when I realized that my wallet had gone - pick-pocketed. Now here's where real humanity kicks in.

A lucky guy

How to avoid losing things while travelling.

30th April 2013

If you lose things while you are moving around Thailand, there won't always be a kind soul to hand things in at the lost and found office - but you can greatly reduce the stress that losing items can cause.

A day in Ayutthaya

Temple-spotting is a fine way to spend a Buddhist holiday

27th February 2013

Apparently, Monday was (loosely translated) Buddha Day. It is therefore fitting that I should visit temples for the day, and thanks to an invitation from a lovely fellow teacher at school, that's exactly what I did! Ayutthaya is a mere hour and some change train ride from Bangkok.

The beauty of South Thailand

A few days in Satun Province

4th February 2013

I'm currently sitting in the Hat Yai airport waiting for my return flight back to Bangkok after five days in one of the most beautiful areas I've ever visited. This area of Thailand certainly isn't for everyone, but I must say... I had a wonderful time.

The battle of Nong Sarai

Following the life stories of a revered Thai king

29th October 2012

King Naresuan is one of the most revered monarchs of Thai history. His victories over the Burmese during the years around the end of the 16th Century prevented Burma from consolidating their earlier military victories and hence extending further their empire to encompass large swathes of Siam.

Watching the pennies in Thailand

Keeping a tight hold of those purse-strings

27th August 2012

Before coming to Thailand, I never thought it would be expensive here. After traveling in Vietnam, we arrived and I was aghast at our first night's attempts to find a cheap place to stay and all the while comparing the room prices here to what you would get in Vietnam.

A splendid horticultural experience

A day out at one of Chiang Mai's finest horticultural expositions

21st February 2012

This blog is about a beautiful and enjoyable day I recently spent at the Royal Flora Ratchaphreuk horticultural exposition in Chiang Mai. It's a mix of pavilions, gardens, events and activities all nestled into a small valley off the irrigation road around 15km south of the city.

A ticket to happiness

How saving bus tickets can save your day

3rd January 2012

In the past I never paid any importance to my environment. Whenever I rode buses, I would crumple up bus tickets. I would play with them like a ball, fold them into a paper plane and let them fly. Sometimes I would fold the ticket into a neat triangle and insert it into the back of someone’s seat. But I guess I’m not the only one who does this right?

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside

A long weekend in Khao Takiab and Hua Hin

29th August 2011

For Bangkokians looking for a few days away at a beach resort but not wishing to mess around with airport departure lounges or long train journeys, the choice generally comes down to either Pattaya or Hua Hin. Both resorts are easily reached in a few hours by car so it's a case of flip a coin, plonk an armful of clothes in the trunk and off you go.

No work, all play!

vacation time as an English teacher

16th August 2011

There are many perks to teaching English abroad and my absolute favorite is the amount of paid vacation alloted to foreign teachers.

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