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We Could Have Walked!

After the waterfall with no water, the last highlight on day trip on the the Thai Kanchanaburi tourist train  was … More

bizarre, farang, history, Kanchanaburi, songthaew, Thailand, train, transport, trip1, war cemetery

The Dry Waterfall

The central part of the day on the Kanchanaburi tourist train was to witness the main highlights of the trip. … More

bizarre, companions, Food, Kanchanaburi, Say Yok, Thailand, train, trip1

On Sweat and Sanuk: A Day Trip on the Kanchanaburi Tourist Train

“You want second or third class?” asked Ek in a text message. “ 240 or 120 baht. You know second … More

Bangkok, bizarre, companions, Food, Hualamphong, Jok, Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Pathom, temples, train, transport

The Amphawa Boat Tour: A Buddhist Trap

Janjira insisted that we take the boat tour. Tourist trap, I thought. We’ll pay 200 baht and then be back … More

Amphawa, boat ride, buddhism, Floating market, temples, travelbuddies, trip1

Saturday Afternoon in Amphawa Floating Market

“Come with me to Amphawa”, Janjira proposed. “I’ll be there visiting family for the weekend and can show you the … More

7-Eleven, Amphawa, Bangkok, Floating market, Pad Thai, transport, trip1, victory monument

The Beer, the Geek and the Ladyboy

The beer was Tripel Karmeliet; the geek was a Chinese kid who looked no older than 16, and the ladyboy…. … More

Bangkok, beer, companions, Food, ladyboy, market, ratchada, som tam, train market

Viajar en tiempos de YouTube

El viaje no es lo que era. Como en tantas otros aspectos de la vida, la tecnología y la interconectividad … More

aperitif, Argentina, Chiang Mai, Ecrins, Maine, Odessa, pastis, Suthep, Thailand, tripadvisor, youtube

Chiang Mai B-Sides

Chiang Mai is definitely on the banana pancake trail  “Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle”, says pretty much … More

bananapancaketrail, Barkao cafe, cafe, Chiang Mai, Huay Tueng Tao, market, Nimman Road, Thailand, trip1, Wat Buppharam

Wat Pha Lat, Chiang Mai

Bad plans sometimes lead to wonderful outcomes, I write in my notebook, as I pause from the task of savoring … More

Chiang Mai, Food, Hiking, red curry, temples, Thailand, trip1, Wat Pha Lat

Pad Thai as the measure of all things

It was a busy Sunday morning in another hip cafe on Nimman Road, Chiang Mai,  and the only waitress to … More

cafe, Chiang Mai, Food, Nimman Road, Pad Thai, trip1

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