MALAYSIA | Friday, 4 Oct 2013 | Views [1685]
The train finally rolled into Butterworth Station some 22 hours after leaving Bangkok. There were moments when it felt like time was standing still but overall, not a bad journey. The bottom bunks sell out well in advance and in fact the train is always ... Read more >
Tags: gleneagles medical centre, kimberley guest house, lam wah ee hospital, penang, temples
THAILAND | Monday, 19 Aug 2013 | Views [1060]
It's a long, long road with many a winding turn, that leads us through who knows where, who knows when (we'll arrive). There are famously 762 curves to negotiate, so if you get travel sick, take a pill or fly!
Chiang Mai was an enjoyable two ... Read more >
Tags: 762 bends, chiang mai, healing energy, inner struggle, pai, temples, thailand, volunteer, wats
THAILAND | Wednesday, 17 Jul 2013 | Views [1006]
The first thing that hits you as you disembark in Bangkok is the wall of humid heat. After struggling with the ATM and then changing larger notes into smaller ones (a generally recommended practice), I search for the metered taxis. It is possible to ... Read more >
Tags: asia, backpacking, bangkok, culture shock, four faced budha, silom soi, taxi fare, temples
