Survive & Thrive in Korea
Before it happened to me I had no idea about the Phuket Club Absolute Holiday scan. So, you can imagine I was in for a shock when 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The Mae Nam Chao Phraya River cuts a swath through Bangkok allowing easy access to the north and south of the city during heavy traffic jam days. It’s a big old lazy sprawling river, much like the Mississippi but possibly a tad muddier. My first river adventure happened because a random guy on the street […]
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