We’ve spent the last day and a half in Mui Ne, a small coastal town 4 hours by bus from Ho Chi Minh City. Situated on a crescent shaped beach, the main attraction here is the ocean. While not as pristine as other beaches in Southeast Asia, it attracts the sports-minded beach goers. The wind [...]
Thai is a very tonal language. A slight change in tone, imperceptable to my ears, changes the meaning of that word competely. This video is a great example of that. It’s Thai for “new wood doesn’t burn, does it?”
This is how the food at the Ayutthaya night market is displayed – presumably they work just like to-go food. Pizza Hut or KFC, only far more delicious.
An hour-long bus ride north from Bangkok brings you to Ayutthaya, the laid-back ex-capital of Thailand. A little history: Established in 1350, the city saw 33 kings over the course of 417 years before being sacked by the Burmese in 1767. The city was abandoned following the invasion, leaving the ruins of countless religious buildings [...]
We rocked the Sunday night market last night – all 20 minutes of it. A deluge came through town, causing all the stall keepers to run for cover. Before that, though, I bought the most beautiful bag. Rather than a purse, which I’ve bought two of already, it’s more the size of a carry-on suitcase. [...]
I’m not sure how excited I’d be to climb on this. Bamboo lashed together with plastic twine isn’t my idea of safe scaffolding for a three story building.
Chang Mai has over 300 temples, which is a staggering number for the city’s size. They’re literally on every corner; the religious Starbucks of northern Thailand. We opted to visit the temple the Lonely Planet travel guide said was the “real star.” Established in 1345, Wat Phra Singh is actually a series of buildings. Stylistically [...]
Today’s plan was to hit up the National Museum and visit a few temples. The museum specializes in Thai culture, art and handicraft. It’s apparently not a big hit as we seemed to be the only people there – the woman that took our admission fee also ran off to turn the lights on for [...]
Cooking class was everything I’d hoped for. Our teacher was funny without being annoying. The dishes were simple and something we could definitely make at home, yet absolutely delicious. We were given cook books, completion certificates and best of all
It is illegal to step on money in Thailand. The king’s image is on all notes and coins & the Thais are pretty serious about their king. Thailand is 543 years ahead of the West according to the Thai calendar. Rather than JC, it’s Buddha they’re pumped about and the Buddha era began in [...]
I sit here now with a belly full of papaya and a smile on my face. I did it. Yay me! I stepped on the scale today and was pleasantly surprised at the results. How much do you think I’ve lost? Cast your votes in the poll to your right.
Thailand’s official religion is Buddhism. Traces of Animism, roughly summarized as the belief that spirits inhabit all things, can also be readily seen here in the form of Spirit Houses. Their purpose is to placate the displaced spirits of the inhabited land. To avoid offending the spirits of the house, water, land or any number of [...]
I’m done today. Need I say more? Actually, I do have an unfortunate piece to share:
The Thailand part of our trip is beginning to have a distinct cat theme: since the other day I have been adopted by this feline beauty. She has already shown herself to be jealous of my laptop, she takes liberties with my water supply and she’s generally acting like she owns the place. Other than [...]
You know the saying, “to fly by the seat of your pants?” Well, that's been our philosophy for most of our adult lives – before and after meeting, falling in love and marrying. We're now taking that idea on an extended round-the-world trip. Follow us as we share the good, the bad and the downright nasty of life on the road.
