This morning after a bit of a sleep in we started with a coffee at Cool Muang. We then moved on to Stories, a centrally located and favourite coffee … [Read more...] about Wandering in Chiang Mai – Day 7 – Road Trip Thailand
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Exploring Temples in Chiang Mai – Day 6 – Road Trip Thailand
This morning we slept in a little bit then headed over to a coffee shop that we discovered the last time we were in Chiang Mai. Stories does a … [Read more...] about Exploring Temples in Chiang Mai – Day 6 – Road Trip Thailand
Sukhothai Historical Park to Chiang Mai – Day 5 – Road Trip Thailand
The plan for this day was to check out the Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, something we were really looking … [Read more...] about Sukhothai Historical Park to Chiang Mai – Day 5 – Road Trip Thailand
Back to Bangkok, then Sukhothai – Day 3-4 – Road Trip Thailand
After some recovery in Bangkok, we continued on to Sukhothai, the ancient capital of the first Thai Kingdom. In this update we’ll combine Day 3 and 4. … [Read more...] about Back to Bangkok, then Sukhothai – Day 3-4 – Road Trip Thailand
Erawan Falls – Day 2 – Road Trip Thailand
Erawan Falls is on the top of today's agenda, one of the jewels of the province of Kanchanaburi. We also decided to check out of our hotel … [Read more...] about Erawan Falls – Day 2 – Road Trip Thailand
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi – Day 1 – Road Trip Thailand
We started Crystal’s three week holiday by going to Kanchanaburi, a couple hours west of Bangkok. It didn’t seem like we were eager … [Read more...] about Bangkok to Kanchanaburi – Day 1 – Road Trip Thailand
Condo Fire in Bangkok
A condo fire is one of those things you worry about. That worry came to pass last night, and we’re fortunate it was not much worse. I vaguely recall waking up around the time of the fire because I had heard a siren. I fell asleep, thinking it was just the usual sirens we hear in Bangkok. Crystal had also woken up around that time (maybe around 6 a.m.) thinking she heard … [Read more...] about Condo Fire in Bangkok
Thailand International Motor Expo 2023
Last week I headed out to the Thailand International Motor Expo to see some interesting cars and motorcycles. This time I was far less interested in the cars than the motorcycles. We have a car, and are certainly not looking at replacing it any time soon! Definitely not trading it up on a luxury vehicle either, for obvious reasons. I sat on some interesting … [Read more...] about Thailand International Motor Expo 2023
Friendly French Bulldog Guarding Bangkok DJI Store
At the mall yesterday we stopped at the DJI store, partially to look at what they were selling, but also to visit the guard dog. Turns out he’s less of a guard dog and more of a greeter. He didn’t want us to leave either. Based on a bit of research, I think this is a French bulldog. … [Read more...] about Friendly French Bulldog Guarding Bangkok DJI Store
Boon Tong Kee Restaurant at Central Eastville
Today is Father’s Day in Thailand, and Crystal’s day off. We decided to go look at espresso makers in the northern part of Bangkok and ended up at Boon Tong Kee restaurant. Our little espresso maker is okay, but as our knowledge has grown, so has our desire to get a better espresso maker. We’ve narrowed the field down, and will pick one up soon. Making our way … [Read more...] about Boon Tong Kee Restaurant at Central Eastville