Falling in love with a destination is not completely unlike falling in love with a person. There are powerful images,…
Beaches of Krabi II: Railay and Ao Nang
Railay beach. How can you be in Krabi and not go to Railay? I didn’t get there early, as I…
Beaches of Krabi I: Nopparat Thara
After a few hours in Krabi town, it became clear to me that it was too hot to do anything…
In search of the perfect blue (I): Ibiza
Granted – mountains will always be my home turf. I enjoy the multifarious relief forms and the variety and contingency…
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…
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…
The Long Beach Blues: A Sea Kayaking failure in Ko Yao Noi, Thailand
My first full day in Ko Yao Noi, I was hoping for a fun no-adventure snorkeling tour, an A-side full…
The Gift of Home Travel: Madrid In a New light
When writing about my travel highlights of 2018, I couldn’t help but recall that last year was one in which…
Escaping the tourist package in Vang Vieng II: Of Smiles Regained
After the failed walk to Pha Phoak, I made it my quest to rent a decent mountain bike so I…
Escaping the tourist package in Vang Vieng I: The failed walk to Pha Phoak
“Do what you want today“, said Ek with a big polite smile on his face, “but we’re not renting a…
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