Our final few days in Thailand were spent in Bangkok, near Khao San Road. This is the oldest part of Bangkok, and we were delighted by the aliveness and variety of life here. We stayed at the Viengtai Hotel which was a great basic hotel close to many activities. Wifi was free in a restaurant […]
Yesterday was a bit of a blur, with 15 hours travel around the east side of the Gulf of Thailand to the west. This morning we awoke in a lovely hotel room to a smiling breakfast – happy Thailand again! I don’t drink alcohol so I have no excuse for the lack of detail […]
Who wouldv’e thought that a little fishing village could offer so much serenity and simplicity? Gayel and I decided to look for that sunrise and headed for Bang Bao at the southern end of Koh Chang. When we arrived we started down a small walkway with shops on either side. We soon realised that we […]
Bang Bao, Thailand on Koh Chang.Chang means Elephant in Thai. Photo: staying at Buddha View guest house.
WOW! Bang Bao, Thailand is the most exquisite little fishing village. We are staying on the pier over the water. It’s awesome! Pics soon…
WOW! Bang Bao, Thailand is the most exquisite little fishing village. We are staying on the pier over the water. It’s awesome! Pics soon…
Here I am in rural, wild Thailand at a relaxed peaceful eco resort where my only possible frustration is geting fast wifi access to upload youtube video blogs. Ok and maybe the mosquitos converging all at once, truth be told. I used Skype to phone home for the first time since I left 3 days […]
Gayel and I had breakfast, repacked and took a taxi to the bus station. Our bus to the remote region of Chanthaburi in the eastern bay area was perfectly timed for us, leaving in 15 minutes after we arrived. The two hour bus ride was easy, air conditioned with refreshments and almost no stops. […]
As I hugged my husband and children goodbye they seemed to linger more than usual. I was looking forward to my adventure. After two years writing a book, this was a pattern break from my normal life. I was getting on a plane, first to Kuala Lumpur and then on to Bangkok where I would […]