Survive & Thrive in Korea
Furniture Street is nestled in the heart of Gangnam-Gu. This well known thoroughfare is liked by the extreme power shoppers as well as the happy homemakers. The street runs between Nonyheon and Hakdong stations. For block after block, on both sides of the street, all types of furniture stores stand side by side. From little […]
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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 […]
Continue ReadingThe Grand Palace in Bangkok is the crowning jewel of the city. The entire complex contains over 34 notable points of interests. With names like the Hor Phra Rajphongsamusorn and Athawijam Sala it may seem a bit daunting, but dig in, buckle down, grab a guide and get ready to enjoy a day of history […]
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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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Lumphini Park received its name after the birthplace of Buddha in Nepal. The park maintains its place as the oasis in a city sadly lacking much needed green spaces. On my way to Lumphini, around eleven in the morning, I was cautioned by a concerned citizen who insisted that I would be robbed, raped, […]
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