Isan Stories (II): The Swiss and the Hairdresser

I met Alain while having Pad-Mii-Phimai, a local variation of Pad Thai, at a cooked food stall next to the … More

The Tiger Cave Temple in Krabi: The Way Up and The Way Down

I like temples, I like views and I like walking – so there was no way I was missing Wat … More

My first full day in Ko Yao Noi, I was hoping for a fun no-adventure snorkeling tour, an A-side full … More

When writing about my travel highlights of 2018, I couldn’t help but recall that last year was one in which … More

After the failed walk to Pha Phoak, I made it my quest to rent a decent mountain bike so I … More

“Do what you want today“, said Ek with a big polite smile on his face, “but we’re not renting a … More

Vang Vieng is truly a weird place. The ugliest town set in the prettiest surroundings, it feels strangely historical even … More

I had told my Taiwanese friend Jon I’d take him for a nice mountain walk in the Madrid sierra, but … More

The Christmas/New Year break is a time for family, reflection and lists of all sorts. So I thought I’d share … More

I started reading up on Isan after my first trip to Thailand in July 2016. As little as I knew … More