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Have you ever watched the Alan Partridge episode Watership Alan (S1E3). There is a recurring ladyboy theme following Alan’s fascination with the famous transsexuals of Thailand, and the episode is just British comedy gold. “Come on…. Tell About Me About the Ladyboys” (video below and you can thank me later). Anyway, there has always been […]
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Whether you’re a tourist looking to visit as many places as possible, or a local who just wants to get away from the daily routine of microwaved frozen meals, this guide will take you on a whistle-stop tour through the cities of Denver and Chicago, via some of their most typical dishes. Getting to know
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Ever seen a baby pineapple? In Hua Hin, the otherwise endless rice fields of central Thailand are replaced with plains of jagged cacti-like pineapple plants. Just one of the many contrasts we found during our recent road trips in Hua Hin and the surrounding provinces of Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan. Oh, and the Monkeys.
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On our recent episode (2022) of “I’m bored, let’s go live somewhere else?” we ended up in Hua Hin for a month which coincided with my inevitable Thai tourist visa extension. This meant tracking down the local immigration office in Hua Hin which is in a very handy location at Bluport Mall. To date, this
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Admittedly I’ve never been fussed for Thai instant noodles in the past, where they were always a forced option on long-haul bus layovers as the best choice between crisps and other unhealthy snacks. Otherwise my instant noodle obsession came with wider travels in China and Japan, where I’d always be excited for late-night munchies of
Best Thai Instant Noodles: Mama Noodles and Beyond Read More »
So we decided to move to Hua Hin for a month. No real reason, just a change of scenery, and some coastal/beach vibes. To get there, we would travel from Bangkok to Hua Hin, and there are various options with most people opting for the quicker road routes travelling by buses and minivans. But with
Rail Travels: Bangkok to Hua Hin by Train Read More »
Not really one of my personal expertise or interest, but it is hard not to notice the complete change of the local landscape through the past months with weed shops and cannabis cafes in Sukhumvit popping up on what feels like a weekly basis. Even on my short walk back from Terminal 21 earlier, they
Weed Shops and Cannabis Cafes in Sukhumvit Read More »
The longer we spend in Southeast Asia, the more our so-called ‘adventurous lifestyle’ just feels a bit normal. With recent border restrictions, etc, we’ve also found ourselves hopping between our homes in Bangkok and Isaan, a month or two in Chiang Mai, and next it’s Hua Hin for a month… Even last month’s train travels
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By now we have covered this Thailand to Singapore overland route a whole bunch of times, following various inland and coastal routes, on trains, planes, boats, and all sorts of automobiles. But my favourite will forever be the rail routes, where, in 2022, we travelled the entire way from Bangkok to Singapore by train and
Thailand to Singapore by Train (via Bangkok, Penang and Kuala Lumpur) Read More »
Puerto Princesa is the capital city of Palawan province in the Philippines, and, despite its large number of scenic attractions, the city today is still relatively underrated as a primary tourist destination. At least when compared to the big beach destinations like Boracay and Cebu (cebu tourist guide) and the popular beach spots of Palawan
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