Travel Photo of the Day: Grand Palace Bangkok

The ancient Grand Palace of the Kingdom of Thailand is exuberant and ornate as it twinkles in the Siam sun. It’s high walls keep out the noise of Bangkok allowing you to quiet the mind. This photo was taken two days ago when visiting the Read More …

Bangkok to Kho Samui – The Rattling Train from Chaos to Silence

I’m sitting on my wooden balcony that overhangs the frangipani garden. The leaves whisper with movement as the ocean breeze swirls up from the beach. My washing hangs on the thick wooden railing, draped in a dali-esque fashion dripping in rhythm with scorching Thailand sun. Read More …

Does ‘One Night in Bangkok Make a Hard Man Humble?’

I abruptly wake, confused and disoriented as my late-night Jetstar flight hits the Bangkok runway with force before thrusting to a stop. I stare out the window that rapidly fogs up in the Bangkok humidity under the orange tarmac lights. I am in Bangkok again! Read More …

Ready for the Next Adventure: Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam

I’m getting ready for the next adventure: I’m leaving this Saturday! Brisbane via Singapore to Bangkok where I’ll spend a few nights basing myself out of the bustling backpacker mecca of Kho San Road amongst neon lights, pop-up bars, colourful tuk tuks and the smell Read More …