Hua Hin is one of our favourite places to visit in Thailand. It’s fairly laid back, not too busy, has a lot of good restaurants, and many interesting things to see and do. … [Read more...] about Weekend in Hua Hin
Exploring Bangkok – My Neighbourhood
I decided to mix up my morning routine and started my day with a long walk. Getting more active has been high in my agenda recently, especially … [Read more...] about Exploring Bangkok – My Neighbourhood
Staying at the new Hop Inn Central Pattaya
Last night I made my way to Pattaya, on my way to Chanthaburi. I was excited to stay in the new Hop Inn Central Pattaya. It just opened … [Read more...] about Staying at the new Hop Inn Central Pattaya
Yuzu Ramen – Icon Siam – Bangkok
Another day out and about. Started off with a much-needed massage. That was one thing I was really missing on my trip to Canada. The place … [Read more...] about Yuzu Ramen – Icon Siam – Bangkok
British Bike Meet – The Bikers Cafe – Sattahip
This past weekend I decided to head down to Sattahip, just south of Pattaya, to The Bikers Cafe for the British Bike Meet on Sunday. Triumph and … [Read more...] about British Bike Meet – The Bikers Cafe – Sattahip
Best Khao Soi In Thailand? In Sattahip?
Some say Khao Soi is the best tasting soup on Earth. I don’t know about that, but it ranks right up there among my favourites. We recently had a discussion … [Read more...] about Best Khao Soi In Thailand? In Sattahip?
Chinese New Year – Yaowarat Road – China Town – Bangkok, Thailand
We spent Monday in Chinatown here in Bangkok, checking out the Chinese New Year festivities. We were there early in the afternoon, and left in the early … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year – Yaowarat Road – China Town – Bangkok, Thailand
Day 11a – Hall of Opium – Golden Triangle – Thailand
(from our Christmas holiday in northern Thailand. Catching up!) On my last trip to the Golden Triangle I went to the Golden Triangle Park Hall of Opium, a museum dedicated to the history, cultivation, and usage of opium in Southeast Asia, viewed through a Thai lens. I wanted to go again, so Crystal could see it too. I like going to some places multiple times just because you … [Read more...] about Day 11a – Hall of Opium – Golden Triangle – Thailand
Day 11 – Mae Sai to Golden Triangle and Chiang Rai, Thailand
After checking out of our hotel, we made our way back to the markets near the border crossing. We’d promised the owner of Cowboy Coffee (I’ve forgotten his name now) that we would go for coffee there. We found our way back to Cowboy Coffee, and the owner was happy to see us. We found a seat deep in the back of the cafe. Crystal sat and surfed while I explored. There are so … [Read more...] about Day 11 – Mae Sai to Golden Triangle and Chiang Rai, Thailand
Day 10 – Fang to Doi Mae Salong and Mae Sai
We got out of the hotel today at a reasonable time. It’s not as if we had a huge drive ahead, but in Thailand you definitely need to figure that your average road speed is going to be far less than what you might be used to in other countries. The road quality is generally good, while the skills of drivers here is not. Mix in slower scooter traffic and assorted other … [Read more...] about Day 10 – Fang to Doi Mae Salong and Mae Sai