The following is a link to an excellent story of a two week quarantine in one of Thailands “ASQ” hotels. Please enjoy an inside firsthand look.
https://thaispicy.co/thailand-asq-alternative-state-quarantine/
Countries that are open to US visitors
The following countries are open to US passport holders Updated: Sept 21, 2020 The world was becoming a smaller place before Covid hit. Unfortunately the vast majority of the world has shut its borders to US passport holders. As time goes by hopefully more destinations will ease restrictions. Please take into account some of the […]
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If you are heading to Medellin chances are pretty good that you will make use of a taxi at some point. Although ride sharing company Uber is not technically legal in Colombia, it’s still a safe bet. After doing a little research online I knew that Uber was operating in a grey legal area in […]
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Things you learn abroad These days it’s chic to be into the Buddhist culture. From sharing mostly untrue quotes from The Buddha on Facebook to decorating your bedroom in Buddhist flair. You got it all wrong… share TwitterTumblrFacebookGooglePinterestStumbleuponRedditLinkedin
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How Apple and Samsung Pay solve the chip and pin card problems Just in case you are new to travel in Europe, using credit cards can be a different experience than in the States. Despite cards used in the USA now having a chip, few have pins. Apple Pay and Samsung Pay to the rescue. […]
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Help for your prickly heat woes I have spent a lot of time in Thailand over the last several years. Terrific culture, friendly people, great food and warm weather. Unfortunately for me and others, the daily high humidity can cause heat rash known as prickly heat. Before my first trip to Bangkok several years ago […]
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Tailored Suit Bangkok Having a suit custom made has always been one of those things I’d always wanted to do. Not that I wear suits often, but if the clothes make the man? Then a handmade suit is just the ticket. The cost of a custom suit back in The States was a price I […]
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Keep “yo-self” Dry! I was heading up North to Vermont to spend some time hiking along a riverbank and do some canoeing. No matter how careful I’ve been I’ve always managed to wind up with some wet gear. Residual water in the boat, rain, or just setting my pack down in some wet grass has […]
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Haji Lane-Singapore Cool There is a street in Singapore that is so hip you will have to bite your lip not to walk the lane without a smile. Nestled in between Beach Road and Little India this small street no bigger than alley width just oozes coolness. share TwitterTumblrFacebookGooglePinterestStumbleuponRedditLinkedin
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Why you need to swap your Note 7 now In case you haven’t heard of the epic “meltdown” of Samsungs Note 7. The phone has literally exploded causing an unprecedented recall of the device. At first, airlines were allowing passengers to fly with the Note 7 so long as it was turned off. Now, the […]
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There will always be a multitude of options to get to a city center when you arrive at a major hub airport. Here I will give you arguably, the best way to get to the heart of Seoul from Incheon International Airport. Take the Airport Railroad Express (AREX). Upon arrival, once you’ve cleared customs […]
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