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/
3 ways your are insulting Buddhism and Buddhists
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…
Help For Prickly Heat in Southeast Asia
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 […]
Where to go for a tailored suit in Bangkok
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 […]
Current State of Thailand for Travelers
Thailand for Travlers now In case you have not heard Thailands beloved King, Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away October 13th. The King was a man loved by his people. Although his health had been waning in recent years, his passing was a sad moment in Thailands history. Beloved my virtually all Thai, the nation has embarked on […]
Haji Lane, The Coolest Street in Singapore
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.
How to get to Seoul City Center from Incheon Airport
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 […]
I shared a bathroom with a transexual and I survived….
The Great Bathroom Debate I never really thought I would be sharing this story with readers. I avoid dwelling into political issues but this travel story seemed relevant in todays current debate. With more and more Alt-Gender issues being at the center of attention especially all the press North Carolinas new Anti- […]
Why you may need your credit card at the airport when you book online
Next time you fly internationally you better bring your credit card to the airport and it better be the one you used to buy the ticket… I have been traveling a lot these last few weeks and figure I would share this little bit of information so no one else would get caught up in […]
Kandal Market – Phnom Penh
Kandal Market The Kandal Market is located in central Phnom Penh near the riverside and the Royal Palace. Kandal, which translates to central is one of the open air markets not to be missed if you are in the capitol. You will find everything from clothes, jewelry and accessorizes but the main draw is the food. You […]
How To Get From Kuala Lumpur Airport To City Center
Arriving in Kuala Lumpur There are always a lot of options on how to arrive at your destination from the airport in most major cities. Here I will explain a relatively simple and cost effective way on how to get to Kuala Lumpur from the airport. First there are two major airports, Kuala Lumpur International Airport […]
Pic of the week – Petronas Towers
I am visiting Malaysia this week with the majority of my time in Kuala Lumpur. It was a beautiful day and I decided to seek out KLCC Park to go for a jog and have a respite from the urban jungle. Although I knew I was close to the towers, about 1km into my run […]
Traveling to Bangkok after the Coup d’état – Is It Safe?
In case you haven’t heard, there was a coup d’état in Thailand recently. The military has assumed control over all government and dissolved the current constitution. Brief curfews were in effect imposed my the Junta from 10-5 and then 12-4. After my visit this past week in Bangkok, all curfews had been lifted. The streets […]
Getting into Bangkok from Suvarnabhumi Airport – Using the Rail Link and BTS Sky Train
Bangkok, like all major cities has a traffic problem. Mass congestion can make a trip from the airport to the city take much longer than needed and of course there is always the risk of taxi scammers. Luckily the option to take public transportation is inexpensive, safe and fairly simple. Once you have arrived at […]
Child on the street – Pic of the week
I normally use the pic of the week post for something more visually beautiful but this image is just stuck in my head. As I rounded a street corner in downtown Bangkok I came across this child looking up at me with a cup of change. At first I felt like I got punched in […]