A small ruckus arose when I posted this (I thought) innocuous post on the Lonely Planet Thorn Tree: Hello from Bangkok everyone, I flew to Bangkok from Milan for only 174 euros including all taxes and I show you how … Continue reading
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Warning: this post contains reminiscing, flashbacks, history and possibly a rant or two. Usually when I start talking about how Bangkok or anywhere else used to be in the good old days with people younger than myself, they make a … Continue reading
To get you in the mood for all things great about Bangkok, you have to see this video of Palmy performing the classic, “Yark Rong Dunk Dunk”. It is one of the greatest, most innocent pop songs and videos ever. … Continue reading
I consciously change my voice when trying to speak certain languages because I have it in my head that this is the best way to be understood. In Brazil I sound like Dracula; in Hungary, like I am about to … Continue reading
Pop quiz: what are the top five nationalities (other than Thai) that fly into Bangkok airport? I bet you can’t get three of them. Answer at the end of the post. I chickened out about hitching to the airport. I … Continue reading
