My story is from my first trip to Thailand around 30 years ago in 1990. I’m an American and was studying in New York City. I decided that after finishing my degree, I would take a long trip somewhere new and exotic. After doing some research, I decided on Southeast Asia because the price was…
I want to tell you a story that happened in September of 2023. This time I was in Isan for a short holiday, and one of my favorite cities is Buriram. I have visited this city many times, so I know where to go for the nightlife. On my last evening in Buriram, I was…
Most trips start and end in Bangkok so it’s important to get this part of your trip right. Planning a trip to Bangkok can be overwhelming. There’s so much to see and do in the city that it’s almost impossible to fit it all in one trip without exhausting yourself. But I’ve lived in the…
Planning a trip to Krabi but don’t know where to start? This is one of the most stunning regions of Thailand, but not for the reasons that most people think. I’ve personally traveled to Krabi many times over the last few years, exploring every corner of the region. Where to Stay in Krabi When it…
Table of Contents Toggle Marrying the Family, Not Just the Girl Retirement at 55 A Western Centric Worldview The First Bar Experience Becoming a Two Week Millionaire Meeting Pam 15 Trips to Thailand The Long Distance Struggle My Friends Didn’t Understand Planning for Her to Come to England Getting Married in Thailand The Visa Is…
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport, I confirmed my bus ticket to Pattaya. Booking online is useful on busy days when events fill the buses. The bus was scheduled for 11:00, and my seat was number 5. Getting From Suvarnabhumi Airport To Pattaya The journey to Pattaya took around two hours. I got off in North Pattaya…
Chinatown Street Food and Yaowarat So, now it’s almost 8:30. We started our journey from Asoke at 7:00. So, let’s eat before we start drinking. As you can see, it’s busy, it’s crowded, and definitely these days if you want to go out, you don’t have to worry about the weather. And especially in Bangkok,…
One day I’m sitting at home bored and looking for something to watch on TV. For the record, I live in Los Angeles, California, USA. I had a week off work and pretty much nothing to do. I stumbled across this reality TV court show with this absolutely beautiful woman on it. Every guy has…
I was in my late twenties when I first visited Thailand. My initial motive for visiting the kingdom was due to the fact I had a relative that had decided to retire in the country, and he encouraged me to visit him in Koh Samui. I was fortunate enough to be able to afford to…