During the day Patong may not look anything out of the ordinary. Local outdoor bars and expats enjoying cheap Western set lunches. Local Thai women weaving their way and in out of the tourists while pushing carts of fresh fruits and vegetables. While some of the…ahem…architectural choices may look a little bizarre during the day… the […]
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Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is from Volo Bog in Illinois, USA. Located in Northern Illinois, Volo Bog is a peaceful retreat from the busy city. As you walk along the zigzag boardwalk surrounded by lush greenery, you’re suddenly brought to an open area of marsh. […]
It occurred to me a few weeks ago, when eating with some friends, that most foreigners don’t even realize that there are different types of noodles in Asian cuisine. While I could probably write a novel of the different types of noodles spanning all Asian food, I decided instead to narrow it down and talk about […]
Minutes after boarding our boat, it quickly sped off into the darkness. While I love the thrill of boating during the day, at night it’s a totally different story. It’s… a bit terrifying. We were engulfed in darkness, and we could barely see beyond our boat. I could barely make out our surroundings and tried to […]
Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is of the HSBC Lions in Hong Kong. The two bronze lion statues out front HSBC in Hong Kong have quite a reputation. People from all over come to see the lions in order to take their photos and rub them […]