Trip: Thailand - top to bottom
There are [18] stories from my trip: Thailand - top to bottom
THAILAND | Wednesday, 25 Apr 2007 | Views [2292]
I departed the Germanically infused Ao Nang (even the menus are in German) on a much more serious scooter than on Koh Lanta. With flames licking my bum hairs I roared off in the direction of Krabi hospital some 10 kilometers away. (Born to be wild ringing ... Read more >
Tags: Doctors, hospitals & health
THAILAND | Friday, 13 Apr 2007 | Views [443]
Not many people will have sampled as many ice creams as myself - unless your name happens to be Ben or maybe Jerry. My boss, Chaz (aka Mr Incredible) runs 15 miles every morning in order to burn off ice cream calories. I personally find that stress ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
THAILAND | Thursday, 12 Apr 2007 | Views [882] | Comments [1]
A poetic guide to embracing natures sweetest creations To reveal the flesh of mangosteen, first crack the violet casing Exotic treats on Thailands streets, they send my heart-rate racing. ---------------------------------------------- Longans ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
THAILAND | Sunday, 8 Apr 2007 | Views [383]
We find ourselves on long beach, not California but Koh Lanta Thailand. Its a 1 hour ferry, 10 hours kayak or 6 day swim from Koh Pi Pi. All along the quiet, expansive drift of white grain are sleepy, underpopulated bars made of drift wood. Many illuminate using candles ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
THAILAND | Sunday, 8 Apr 2007 | Views [484] | Comments [5]
As JJ and I sat waiting for our Thai salads to be served on the long sandy beach at Koh Lanta, we noticed that a woman had not been served. Her ensuing frustration and our amusement inspired this song. (must be sung to the tune of Enrique Eglaisias' ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
THAILAND | Saturday, 7 Apr 2007 | Views [555]
The best thing about travelling with an ex-Sainsburys buyer is that they are expert negotiators. JJ, a fellow colleague from my frozen past did great deals from scooter hire to 2-girl massages (although h e didn't manage to get me a Harley and ... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
THAILAND | Saturday, 7 Apr 2007 | Views [465]
My friend JJ (real name Jonathan James Stanley) and I decided to go Sea Kayaking on an apparently perfect day. Our destination, Koh Phi Phi Lay could easily be seen across the water from Koh Phi Phi and promised to be an eventful journey of discovery.... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
THAILAND | Friday, 6 Apr 2007 | Views [650]
"Thai people taste spicy," a hill tribe guide remarked, lightly smiling. He was right. In the morning we were comparing insect wounds. My legs resembled a kids dot-to-dot book whilst he had a single pimple on his elbow. To add insult ... Read more >
Tags: Doctors, hospitals & health
THAILAND | Friday, 6 Apr 2007 | Views [568] | Comments [2]
A guide to high morale through eating even if alone 1. Find a place with the roughest furniture. Environment is no indication of the quality of food in Asia - quite the contrary - you will find some of the best outdoor eateries next to sewage pipes.... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
THAILAND | Monday, 26 Mar 2007 | Views [458]
1. Merrel hiking shoes - without a doubt the best buy of the trip. I have used them for walking streets in Hong Kong, the Great Wall in China, and Trekking in north Thailand. They have prevented cobras biting my ankles and broken glass cutting my ... Read more >
Tags: Philosophy of travel
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