On Crystal’s first full day back in Thailand, she went to work, and we went out for supper to one of our favourite Thai restaurants, Kub Kao Kub Pla at IconSiam. As usual, it was all delicious, and did not disappoint. It is certainly pricier than most Thai restaurants, but the quality is good as is the selection. One thing we had that is a bit different was a … [Read more...] about Kub Kao Kub Pla – Icon Siam, Bangkok, Thailand
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Delayed Luggage
I am surprised to see this bag again! I was certain Crystal’s suitcase would end up in a moldy mountain of luggage in the basement of Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris. I envisioned a daring rescue mission to Paris, deep into the bowels of the notorious French airfield, fighting off chain-smoking airport workers, smelling vaguely of B.O. and malodorous cheese (the airport … [Read more...] about Delayed Luggage
Street food – Bangkok, Thailand
It’s always nice when some of our favourite street food vendors are out. Tonight I got crab fried rice, papaya salad (som tum), and skewers of chicken. All of it was delicious, as usual. There is always enough rice for two, so I have some leftovers for tomorrow. The roti lady is still around. The roti are really good but I never get them. I usually have a couple pieces of … [Read more...] about Street food – Bangkok, Thailand
Roadhouse Barbecue Wing Night – Bangkok
I am a bit of a wing aficionado, and I heard a rumour that Roadhouse Barbecue is the place to go in Bangkok for wing night. I decided to go on … [Read more...] about Roadhouse Barbecue Wing Night – Bangkok
Three Whale Rock: Highlight of Bueng Kan
I had good intentions of getting out early to Three Whale Rock, seeing the sunrise and all that, but sleep got the better of me. I have heard there is always a crowd for it and, frankly, if there’s a crowd, I don’t want to be there. I would rather find places and times where there is almost no one around. I started heading up at about 10 a.m. and there was one … [Read more...] about Three Whale Rock: Highlight of Bueng Kan
Wat Somdet Phu Ruea – Painter’s Paradise
On this trip I haven’t had any set itinerary, but a few places I want to see, and I play it by ear for the rest. There have been some happy accidents where … [Read more...] about Wat Somdet Phu Ruea – Painter’s Paradise
What’s happening with us in Thailand? Lockdown!
Lately there hasn’t been a whole lot happening with us. We have mostly been at home, but have travelled around a bit. The COVID situation … [Read more...] about What’s happening with us in Thailand? Lockdown!
Short Trip to Hua Hin
This post is a sort of photo roundup of our time in Hua Hin, and our impressions of it. We enjoyed our weekend trip to Hua Hin before the two week … [Read more...] about Short Trip to Hua Hin
Car Rentals & Driving in Thailand
Just thought I would report that we officially survived our first day driving in Thailand in our Toyota Yaris. We had to go all the way out to the Suvarnabhumi airport (main airport in Bangkok) to get it. … [Read more...] about Car Rentals & Driving in Thailand
No COVID vaccine in Thailand? Fly to the USA
Expat in Thailand and can't get vaccinated? We decided to leave Thailand for a short period of time and fly to the US to get vaccinated against COVID-19 … [Read more...] about No COVID vaccine in Thailand? Fly to the USA