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 …

Impressive on the Surface (and Much More)

I’ve been using my new Microsoft Surface for over 2 weeks now. At first, I was skeptical. I began to panic in the queue to pay for it as a flash of pre-purchase buyers remorse hit me in anxious waves. “Buying yet another gadget… Would Read More …