A new country means new words to learn and a new currency to handle. Language wise Laos is very similar to Thai, the currency however is not. It has a neat name -Kip – but the conversion factor means dividing Kip but 250 to get Baht. All I can add is listen to your maths […]
Leaving Thailand was not without its own challenges. But first me let loose with a couple of insights gained during the long bus ride north. The liberal use of straws could be a south east Asian epidemic or be just local to Thailand. Invariably you will gain a straw with any liquid purchase. In fact […]
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Tomorrow we set off across the border into Laos and the unknown. Thailand has been very good to us and it has been a memorable four weeks. I have been compiling a list of recommendations for the impending hordes that will want to follow in my footsteps and it is looking very healthy. When we […]
Today I take on the single most terrifying day of our trip so far. THAI COOKING CLASS DAY But Dan, you have already driven scooters, fought off sea creatures and created new sports why are you scared? To understand my terror you must first learn more about me. At school cooking was a tedious affair, […]
Quick Proclaimer. I do not pretend to have anything more than a passing interest in writing about the Olympics. However being that I am closer to the Olympics than 99% of my readership, I feel honour and duty bound to write about them as best I can. Begrudgingly I must admit that 99% of my […]
This entry is a ready reminder that I do answer requests. Ask and yea shall read. This is an easy task if you use the right tools. Please note all of this information is for PC users only. I sold my mac before I started traveling but will welcome the donation of any Apple hardware. […]
Nothing like a bit of lightning, striking twice to slow one down. Largely self inflicted pain has relegated me to tenderly regurgitating parts of life in Chiang Mai much like the past 48 hours. I have learned more about my latest love, the Chiang Mai moat. It is the principal venue of an epic three […]
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This one goes out to all of the trainspotters, it is time to waffle out some statistics. We have been on the road for a total of 24 days 11846.45 kilometers traveled 1 Flight 3 Over night train trips. 1 Day train ride 4 Ferry rides 3 Tuk Tuk jaunts 1 traditional taxi (hot pink) […]