Thai Crafts
With a few exceptions, I haven’t been seduced by the Thai crafts. There are several potential explanations for this. ① It’s not that impressive a craft culture. ② We just shopped our way through six…
It’s A Grand Old Canyon
Technically it’s the Hang Dong Quarry. It takes stones to name yourself after one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Is it as breathtakingly beautiful as the actual Grand Canyon? Don’t be ridiculous.…
Temples of Doom!
There isn’t actually a ton of difference between inside the Old City and outside. There are old buildings and new buildings on both sides of the moat. The biggest distinction is that the Old City…
CNX
In a quirk of local terminology, both Chiang Mai and Bangkok refer to themselves by their airport codes, CNX and BKK. I can’t think of another place that does that. I mean, if a business…
Jungleland
I had fun swimming in the falls in the jungle outside Bangkok, so it was easy to sign up for a similar tour from Krabi. This location was distinguished by the fact that the waterfalls…
Under The Sea
Given how disappointing my Four Islands tour was, I really had no choice but to figure out a real snorkeling trip. Thus did I set out, but a week later, for Yawasam and Talu Islands.…
The Elephants In The Room
Who asked for a deeply unsettling emotional experience? I just wanted to see elephants. I know that everyone’s calling themselves an “ethical” elephant sanctuary these days, but I also know that the devil is in…
In Hot Water
Swimming good, but snorkeling better. Of course, where I am you can swim every day, but snorkeling requires paying to be on a boat, so it’s not an every day activity. But there are options…
Don’t Worry, Be Krabi
I’ve decided that Airbnbs are like outcall hookers. You look at the pictures and think, “That looks nice.” Then she shows up at your door and you’re all, “Dude, that was way too much Photoshop.” But what…
Muay Thai
I have never once been tempted to view or attend a boxing match. It is savage and uncivilized, and watching people hurt one another for entertainment seems degrading to all parties, participants and spectators alike.…