For Crystal’s summer holiday we planned an Isaan road trip, through Thailand’s northeast region. We managed to get an early start, but our plan had been to … [Read more...] about Summer Holiday in Thailand- Day 1- Isaan Road Trip
Spectacular Wat Phra That Pha Sorn Kaew, Phetchabun
Sitting in my hotel in Phetchabun this morning, writing this post. (Of course I stayed at a Hop Inn!) Stopped at Wat Phra That Pha Sorn Kaew … [Read more...] about Spectacular Wat Phra That Pha Sorn Kaew, Phetchabun
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep – Mountaintop temple in Chiang Mai
We went up to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Chiang Mai Thailand, a Buddhist temple on top of the big mountain bordering Chiang Mai. In all the times I have been to Chiang Mai … [Read more...] about Wat Phra That Doi Suthep – Mountaintop temple in Chiang Mai
Timelapse – Pattaya Bay
An evening timelapse of Pattaya Bay (Ao Phatthaya) from the Pattaya viewpoint just behind the Pattaya City Sign. From here you get a nice view … [Read more...] about Timelapse – Pattaya Bay
CTV Canada – Untamed World
Does anyone remember the 1970s CTV show The Untamed World? Was this just a Canadian TV show? … [Read more...] about CTV Canada – Untamed World
Wat Khao Noi Temple – Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
It has been a busy summer of travel being driven by a rough itinerary. My trip to Hua Hin is much more laid back and focused on recovery. I still have my back … [Read more...] about Wat Khao Noi Temple – Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Temples of Hua Hin – Wat Tham Khao Tao
I decided to go for breakfast at Oasis Cafe again, and after that I headed south of Wat Khao Takiab to explore Khao Tao beach. It’s nice, and if you don’t … [Read more...] about Temples of Hua Hin – Wat Tham Khao Tao
Day 3 – Exploring Vientiane, Laos
Started my third day in Laos exploring Vientiane, but first the free hotel breakfast. It was good. Nothing fancy but got me started. Not fond of the coffee, … [Read more...] about Day 3 – Exploring Vientiane, Laos
Day 2 in Vientiane, Laos
My second full day in Vientiane got off to a good start, as I got a decent sleep, and started the day out at a reasonable time. Good thing I have … [Read more...] about Day 2 in Vientiane, Laos
Arrived in Vientiane by Train
It has been a long and difficult trip to Vientiane by train, so I wasn’t too happy, and my back is paying the price for the uncomfortable seats and ridiculously … [Read more...] about Arrived in Vientiane by Train