Pattaya may not have been the best of choices when it came to settling upon a Thai destination. The decision came about because it was the closest beach area near Bangkok. Neither Ian or I had ever been there so giving it a go seemed reasonable. The trip from Bangkok’s Eastern Bus Terminal located next to…
Vacationing in Phuket offers travelers a number of different activities to enjoy. You don’t have to spend the entire day relaxing on the beach, though that’s a worthy option if you care to do so. However, if you have more energy than it takes to bring the pina colada to your mouth then you may…
Let’s face it: a zoo is a zoo no matter where in the world you are. From the city of Angels to the jewel of the Nile if you’ve seen one zoo you’ve seen them all. Well, that’s not necessarily so. You see I figure if you’re in a far off distant strange place like…
So, one morning I rose up early to head to the beach for some fun in the not so hot early morning sun. On the way I was stopped by an English man who asked if I too spoke English. Thinking he might be lost and I might be able to help I replied that…
When I arrived in picturesque Phuket little did I know that the pristine beaches I’d seen online only served to disguise a hot den of disrepute. My descent into the swirling stew of decadence and debauchery started off innocent enough. I hopped off the plane and jumped into a cab bound for Patong beach. I…
As my Bangkok adventure continued I began to notice a startling trend with the Tuk Tuk drivers. I would flag a tuk tuk down, negotiate a price with the driver, hop in and speed off to an entirely different destination than what we agreed to. Surprised, I’d ask where the hell we were and the…
The night bazaar specializes in providing anything and everything you could possibly want in the way of souvenirs. From smallest, cheapest, trinket to huge hand carved pieces of furniture you can have it all if you wander the twisting rows of the bazaar. The night bazaar borders Lumphini Park. From my hotel it was a…
One destination firmly entrenched in my travel plans was Khao San road. After all the stories, books, and films about this infamous street in Bangkok I was expecting a trashy run down back alley or worn buildings filled with sketchy backpackers cruising for easy sex, strung out druggies, and shady shopkeepers eager to get one…
