A few weekends ago, my British lad Adrian and I ventured northwest to Kanchanaburi for a city break. The area is most well-known for the infamous Burma Railway, commonly referred to as the Death Railway. We decided that we wanted our trip to include a peek into that dark history, as well as a visit to some … More seven layer waterfalls & motorbikes in the rain
When planning my move, my fitness and nutrition regimen was one of my main concerns. While I enjoy the benefits and routine of eating well and working out, I’m not one to just NOT eat delicious new treats whilst traveling – I actually go so far the opposite way. And my workouts fall to the wayside … More outdoor gyms and my sugar addiction
Ok, so maybe I spoke too soon. It’s a good thing no one looks to me for political insight. BTS trains stopped running hours early tonight. Curfew is 10pm. Schools are closed for the next three days. Television channels are static screens with a military graphic and national music. Threats of an internet shutdown, but … More or maybe a full coup
I feel the need to mention something about Thailand’s state of martial law (many of you have asked me). Since they declared martial law on Tuesday, I haven’t noticed the smallest difference in my daily life. Since Lumphini Park has been cleared of the protesters who have been camping out there for months, I actually … More half a coup
iPhone shots from Koh Lipe…
Towards the end of the Thai new year, Songkran, we decided to take a break from the Bangkok craziness and head to the relaxed island of Koh Lipe, south of Phuket. The night before we left, I found myself curled in the fetal position with an aching body and an intense fever. Songkran had gotten the … More koh lipe
As soon as I read about the “monkey temple” in Lopburi, the next town north of Ayutthaya, I knew we had to go. After a simple breakfast at our hostel in Ayutthaya, we took the crowded commuter train to Lopburi, with intent to see a few more ruins and temples. By the time we made … More lopburi
A couple weeks ago, Kaitie and I decided to get out of Bangkok for a few days. We picked the old capital, Ayutthaya, full history and old ruins. A major city for foreign traders, it was described as one of the biggest and wealthiest cities in the East during the sixteenth century. UNESCO currently lists … More ayutthaya
I think the last time I was in a 7-11 was when I was just a kid – just to get a Slurpee. But here in Thailand, you go there for everything…and they are everywhere. It’s too easy to walk down there to get cookies or chocolate soy milk (me) or weird macaroni and hot dog … More 7-11
A little photographic insight into my Bangkok life. Scott and I recorded music one night. No photographic evidence of my instrument: the melodica, a keyboard you have to blow into a tube to play… Mojitos on a rooftop at an art show in the “cool, hipster” district John boy. HUGE sugared donuts for 10 baht. … More snapshots
Finally guilt-tripped Scott into going to a temple with me. We chose Wat Arun, a Buddhist temple situated along the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya river. Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of the Dawn, has incredible mosaic work. Built to represent Mount Meru, the center of the world in Buddhist cosmology, the temple … More wat arun
Since arriving in Bangkok, I’ve been shooting primarily with my film camera and my iPhone. My DSLR is just so heavy with all the walking and motorbiking we do. The first time I took my DSLR out with me was during a midday work break to Chatuchak park. I wanted to try riding the BTS … More city breaks
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