Since I still owe ya'll my impressions on Thailand, I figured for once I'd wrap up two countries in one post. We're spending the night in Bangkok with an amazing Couchsurf lady and looking forward to our trip to Japan tomorrow! Thailand Thailand was probably the most built-up country I've been to thusfar. Everyone who … Continue reading Thoughts on Cambodia and Thailand
Category: Thailand
Rhys’ New Foods List – September
9/2 - Boiled Rice and Pork - This was one of the most horrible things ever. When I say something is bland, it has to be a serious black hole of blandness. And this was BLAND. So bland I gagged, really. Never again. 9/4 - Thai Green Curry, Pepsi Green - The green curry was … Continue reading Rhys’ New Foods List – September
The Sun Rises Early
Ah, the joys of flexible travel. We leave Ao Nang tomorrow for a night bus (ugh) to Bangkok. Day after that we get on another day-long bus ride to Siem Reap, Cambodia. We'll be in Cambodia for three weeks, at which we fly back to Bangkok with our cheap $25/person flight. Awesome. After that, we … Continue reading The Sun Rises Early
The King of Thailand
Thailand is my first exposure to a country with a ruling monarch. Similarly to the Queen of England, he is a figurehead and the Prime Minister is the main governing force, but looking into his history I found it fascinating. He has intervened in the mainstream policies several times and everyone absolutely adores him. Bhumibol … Continue reading The King of Thailand
Peace in Thailand
I am writing from our semi-final destination in our first go-round of Thailand; the beach community of Ao Nang in the Krabi province. We wrapped up our time on Ko Phi Phi yesterday. Our lodging was horrid the entire time and we were extremely happy to move on. Our final night was spent at the … Continue reading Peace in Thailand
Thailand Tidbits
Some random Thailand observations I've jotted down over the last few weeks...oh, and my two little toes are DEFINITELY broken. Buddy tape for the (slow) win. Mall Culture – this one is for Southeast Asia as a whole, really. Many of the locals shop/have always shopped at the plentiful street markets. This is slowly morphing … Continue reading Thailand Tidbits
From Phuket to Phi Phi
This blog isn't going to be as verbose as I'd like, as my right wrist is wrapped tightly with an Ace Bandage. We'll get to that. Phuket, or Karon Beach on Phuket anyway, is done for. We spent five days there and aside from my tour of Phang Nga Bay, we did a lot of … Continue reading From Phuket to Phi Phi
Phang Nga Bay Tour
I don't normally buy into the touristy “tour this awesome place!” type packages, but early on when I looked into Thailand 'Stuff to Do' one of the things that showed up in my searches was James Bond Island. You know, the island featured at the climax of the 1974 Roger Moore classic, “The Man with … Continue reading Phang Nga Bay Tour
Travel Along with us – Culinarily (Thailand Edition)
I have procured for you some authentic Thai recipes - these are uber-healthy vegetarian versions, feel free to substitute meat (chicken or shrimp is best) for tofu in these. They are wonderful! Thai Green Curry (Serves 1-2; multiply dish to serve more) (Serve with rice) * 3.5 oz white tofu, diced into medium size (can … Continue reading Travel Along with us – Culinarily (Thailand Edition)
Detoxification Retreat Review – Part 3 (Final)
Sunset over Lipa Noi Day 5 Woke up. Barely. Absolutely did not want to get up. Got up. Tongue covered in some horrid substance. This explains the tongue scraper they give you in the gift basket. Gagged and retched. Walked outside. Almost didn't make it as they were leaving. Guzzled down the spirulina drink. Ugh. … Continue reading Detoxification Retreat Review – Part 3 (Final)
Rhys' Pieces 