The day I realized I’d lost control of my own home, I was standing outside a spare bedroom asking a man I’d known for barely three weeks why he’d put a padlock on the door. He smiled and said, “Ask my sister.” His sister was my girlfriend and I was still paying the rent. I’m…
In Pattaya, Australian Simon Carman, accused of murdering a 17-year-old Thai girl, now has a date for his trial. Carman is due before Pattaya Provincial Court on December 8th, 9th, and 11th, facing four charges, including taking a minor for indecent purposes. In this week’s hearing, he agreed to plead guilty to concealing a corpse…
I am not saying that this applies to all ladies and all cases, but I will talk about three different encounters in particular. I am not looking to pay for aerobics. I don’t need to. Back in Europe and also in Asia, I have plenty of opportunities to get that through normal dating. However, my…
When I was weaving through those hills on that bike that I’d rented together with my friend who had done the same thing, I just felt like I was completely free. I’d done a number of motorcycle trips in my life, going to different countries with friends, and had always had a wonderful time. I…
New e-gates at the international airports have prompted warnings for visa holders, while refusals of entry into Thailand appear to be climbing at two airports in particular. In late September, Suvarnabhumi International Airport opened its arrival e-gates to travellers from 33 countries and territories, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and most of the European Union….
After living 6 weeks in Bangkok, what are my first impressions? I’ve got to say it’s not that good, although there are positives. I’ve come here a lot, but I’ve never actually lived here. It’s changed my perspective a little bit. I want to start by saying how in a bubble everyone feels in Bangkok….
I left Australia 8 years ago, and looking back on it now, it went nothing like I expected. In 2018, I left my boring corporate job to chase a life of fun and adventure, happily living in South Korea for over 2 years. And then, the world shut down. I flew here at the beginning…
The day I finally told my Thai girlfriend I couldn’t afford to give her any more money, she looked at me and asked why I’d come to Thailand if I was poor. We’d been together for 14 months. I’d spent nearly everything I had trying to keep her happy. And somehow she was the one…
Choosing Northern Vietnam and Southern Thailand Most 3-week Thailand and Vietnam itineraries are way too ambitious to actually enjoy. If your route includes Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Koh Samui, and Da Nang, you’re going to spend a huge chunk of your trip packing bags and sitting in airports. The first…