Amazing Siam
Wanderlust Oct 8, 2013
A few years ago the Tourism Board of Thailand adopted the catchphrase, “Amazing Thailand.” Quite appropriately so. I’ve lived in Thailand for over 12 years on and off my whole life and I still haven’t explore all of what “Amazing Thailand” has to offer. From the mountains to the cities to the beaches and everything […]
Tigers, Elephants, & Markets Oh My!
Adventures Oct 5, 2013
On another adventure of “Playing Tourist in My Own Town,” I ventured out of Bangkok with the SkinnyFatKid because no trip to Thailand is complete without petting tigers, playing with elephants, and eating from a boat. Although ideally I take visiting friends and family up to Chiang Mai to the proper animal sanctuaries, when pressed […]
10,000 Monks
Adventures Sep 29, 2013
With the surprise arrival of the SkinnyFatKid in Thailand and his lack of experience here in my other Motherland, you know I couldn’t resist the opportunity to play tourist and take him to some of my favorite spots in the city. His arrival lined up perfectly with the 3rd annual 10,000 monk procession in the […]
Phuket & its silent H.
Wanderlust Sep 23, 2013
I’m not sure why Phuket is spelled with an H in English when that H is most definitely silent. So on my recent adventure down there, I made it my secret personal mission to discover and explore that funny little silent H. My options were a bit restricted since I was down there shooting for […]
Beyond Destinations, Siemreap
Wanderlust Sep 7, 2013
For our fifth episode of Beyond Destinations we travel to Siemreap, Cambodia. I have to say, this was one of my favorite trips from the first season- so many beautifully ancient things to see. I couldn’t help but think that I was truly in the Jungle Book, one of my childhood favorites, and at any […]
