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
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
Day 2 in Vientiane
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
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
Bangkok to Vientiane – Freezing Trip by Train
It hasn’t taken long for me to regret my choice to go second class. I am writing this at 2 a.m. I have been absolutely freezing, and decided to go stand … [Read more...] about Bangkok to Vientiane – Freezing Trip by Train