People, Markets and crazy thing on wheels in Nong Khai, Thailand
Markets in Nong Khai We have lots of photos – taken over 3 months – in this post. We’ve come to love the markets in Nong Khai, especially the Saturday Night Market. It’s the …
Things learned through 8 months of travel
Things learned through 8 months of travel Note: this was written in 2015. I’ve kept this older post on the blog because it really captures the changes you go through when you first start …
We’re not on Holiday! Differences between vacationing and travelling explained
Differences between vacationing and travelling Our recent one-week stay in Siem Reap Cambodia was fun. We would get up early and be picked up by our tuk tuk driver for our almost daily excursion to …
Photos of Nong Khai, Thailand. You’ll see why we love this town…
Why we love Nong Khai We’ve been in Nong Khai a little bit over a month now. We love this town. I’ve previously written about Bangkok and Hua Hin and how they weren’t for us. We were …
Not in love with Hua Hin…
Why Hua Hin isn’t for us Note: this post dates back to 2014. I’m sure there’s been some changes in Hua Hin since then… ———————- …
Prostitution, Trafficking and the myth of “Asian Values”
Prostitution Trafficking and the myth of Asian Values You walk anywhere in Thailand and you’ll see them – older men, usually expats, walking hand in hand with younger Thai girls. We’re in a condo …
Bangkok: Me luv you not so long time
Bangkok: Me luv you not so long time This is my 5th time in Bangkok, the 2nd time for Lissette. I’ve previously written about Bangkok and how it is a city that grows on you. With a fresh – and …
Everything IS Personal. And why you can’t love every place you visit…
Why you can’t love every place you visit… “Some would certainly stone me for saying this, but I don’t travel to places for the people anymore. It’s the sights and things to do there that …
Falling for the Bangkok Gem Scam
Note: this post dates back to 2013 and recounts how I was scammed in 2003. I wouldn’t normally keep an old post like this on the blog except that it still happens today. Read the comments below …