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.…
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…
Welcome To The Jungle
The last of my tour-based day trips around Bangkok took me to Erawan National Park, home to Erawan Falls, seven delicious tiers of waterfalls and pools. This was truly a day trip: I left home…
All Market, No Flea
My grand tour of the highlights surrounding Bangkok continues. Today’s edition is all about markets, the Maeklong Railway Market and the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Both of these markets were interesting not because of the…
Beach Blanket Christmas
Well, this is new. This is the first trip we’ve taken out of spite. Specifically, spite at obtuse airline restrictions designed to keep you from using your travel credits. We had to cancel our scheduled…
Beach Blanket Java
Having discovered in Bali that Dorothy is actually a mermaid, it became incumbent upon us to make sure she stayed moist. Apparently, a couple of weeks is as long as she can go out of…