Ethiopia with two Bangkok expats and a lot of mutton
Mehal Meda, a small town in rural Ethiopia, is an unlikely place to find a current and former Bangkok expat. But sure enough, in April, I (the current Bangkok expat) journeyed to this small town to visit a close friend whom I taught English with for over two years in Thailand. In 2016, my friend […]
Hunting The Big Five
It’s 6am and freezing cold as the sun peaks over the horizon and begins to light up the bush. The sky is clear as zebra wander past my lodging and I head out to join our guide who’ll take us on this mornings game drive, seeking out the big five – lions, elephants, rhino, buffalo […]
Out of Thailand in to Africa
Jambo, jambo,” the deep and gentle voice of the security guard breaks the dead silence of the night. “This is your morning call.” “Jambo”, meaning “hello” in Swahili, was the first word we heard as a greeting from our wake-up caller. He was our mobile alarm clock since there were no telephones in our tented […]
The importance of Chiang Mai’s Elephant Nature Park
While attending the International School Bangkok (ISB), I had the opportunity to participate in Global Citizenship Week. As the name suggests, this is a week dedicated to the expansion of students’ perspectives through travel and community building so that they may become global citizens. The trips stretch as far as Bhutan and Tanzania, but in […]
What it Means to be a “Long Timer”
When I first moved to Thailand I was in awe of the people I met who had lived here for several years. I couldn’t imagine living away from home for five, eight or even 15 plus years. Even though I knew my stay here was expected to be between three to five years that time […]
Thai sailors to compete at Para World Sailing Championships in USA
First time that Thai sailors will compete at Para World Sailing Championships BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand are sending sailors to the Para World Sailing Championships for the first time with Suraphong Chitkhong and Paisal Pa-teh, both from Pattaya, heading to Sheboygan in the USA to take part in a pre-event sailing clinic followed by the […]
World-Class Golf Resort In Thailand Unraveled
Thailand, has every reason to be called the land of smiles. Not just because of the beautiful people whose ready smiles greet visitors of every creed and culture that come and go to admire the natural beauty of the country, but also to enjoy playing at the top and world class golf courses all over […]
Three World Class Tourist Attractions, First in Thailand!
Spend your leisure time at Siam Paragon and Siam Discovery, at KidZania Bangkok, SEA LIFE Bangkok and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum KidZania KidZania Bangkok, a big, wide world where all children dream of… Bring the children to special classes to enhance their skills for the future. How good would be if your kids could find out […]
TOP 13 BEST HIKES IN ASIA
ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT – NEPAL The Annapurna Circuit is considered the oldest trek in the Himalayas and one of the best hiking routes in the world. It’s a long trek of 17-21 days depending on which route you take. The highlight of the hike is crossing the Thorung La Pass which is the highest point on the trail […]
A Week’s Stay in Hua Hin
Whilst visiting my Dad in Bangkok in January with my husband Neil, two excitable children – Ella aged three and a half and Frankie at 21 months and a baby (4 months) on the way we stayed at Dad’s small studio condo in Hua Hin. It was a bit of a squeeze – all four us […]