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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sanuk is one of those Thai words that it’s hard not to fall in love with. Sanuk is usually translated … More

Again, the feeling. It’s really moments like this that make me hop on a plane and travel 10000 kilometers out … More

Sangkhlaburi must be one of the most scenic towns in Thailand. There’s the lake and, above all, there is the … More