Places Archive
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A Flat Tire, a Helpful Couple, and an Honest Mechanic
Posted on November 16, 2010 | 10 CommentsLast night, I rented a motorbike to ride to Krabi to meet up with Conrad. After a walk around town, a great conversation, and some wonderful street food down by […] -
My Compass Works, But My Feet Are Soft
Posted on November 14, 2010 | 5 CommentsI had originally thought I’d write about the few things I’ve seen here in Bangkok so far as well as the few people I’ve met, including the steely-eyed Rhodesian (self-identified) […] -
This is Burma
Posted on January 12, 2009 | No CommentsMonths ago when I was home planning for this trip, I had visions of heading deep in to the jungles of Southeast Asia and really spending time in places not […] -
New Years, Bed Bugs and More Diving
Posted on January 5, 2009 | No CommentsIt’s been a bit since I’ve posted. It’s easy to slip into island life and forget about the outside world. After Christmas, I shuttled over to Koh Samui for a […] -
Koh Phi Phi, Diving, and Christmas
Posted on December 24, 2008 | No CommentsIt’s been a bit since I’ve posted. I’m in Koh Phi Phi and am absolutely loving it. I’ve been diving every day since I got here. The water is amazing […] -
Grand Palace, Ao Sane Beach and Ladyboys
Posted on December 19, 2008 | No CommentsBefore heading to the airport in Bangkok, Ben and I headed to the Royal Palace since the last time we were here, it was closed for an official ceremony relating […] -
Amazing Angkor Wat
Posted on December 16, 2008 | No CommentsWe took a mini bus to Siem Reap this morning. We had thought the drive would take us about 7 hours, but our driver was flying down the road and […] -
Phnom Penh
Posted on December 16, 2008 | No CommentsLeaving Saigon early this morning, we took a bus to Phnom Penh. As soon as we entered the country it was easy to see the change in the people. Darker […] -
Saigon / Ho Chi Minh City
Posted on December 16, 2008 | No CommentsAfter the sleepy peacefulness of Hoi An, it was a jolt to be in Saigon. I call it Saigon, because most of the locals call it that too. There seems […]