A lot of people tell me that they have difficulty sleeping on planes. Well, I’m here to tell you today that sleeping on a plane is easy. You just need to find the right plane. Here’s a quick rundown of four tips to know you’ve found a plane that is going to offer a good nights sleep: Find a plane with no engines. This is likely to be much quieter than a normal plane, as … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2013
Not getting scammed in Thailand
Before I came out to Thailand I did a bunch of research into the country, both online and offline. Mostly about places to go and things to see, but also about the various dangers and annoyances to keep an eye out for. Which, I was pleased to discover, were rather few and far between. Thailand is a pretty safe place to travel in. There were a few scams listed though, some … [Read more...]
Lub d Siam Square: Hostel review
You know what’s nice? Sandwiches. Sandwiches are nice. Well, apart from the ones that are sold at or near train stations in the UK, which are enough to make the Earl who invented this remarkable treat terribly sad. Were he still around to be terribly sad that is, which he isn’t. The thing about sandwiches is that wherever you are in the world, they follow a nice … [Read more...]
Southern Thailand by Instagram
Instagram is brilliant. Unlike other social networks, there’s none of that need to actually pay attention to what people are saying, or doing, or listening to. Instead, you can just gawp at the snapshots of their lives (or, their cups of coffee), and be transported to a world of wonder. I love the way I can follow folks from all over the world, and have a window into what’s … [Read more...]
Hammocks! And some thoughts on Novica
When Novica contacted me recently asking if I was interested in reviewing their online shop for artisan products from around the world, they could have made their lives easier by pointing out that they have hammocks for sale and I was welcome to test out the service by ordering those. Instead, we went back and forth a bit to ensure that they were a legit company, that their … [Read more...]
The Belly of the Dragon
It seems that in this world of ours there are quite a lot of people with irrational fears. In fact, every now and again I stumble over an article that lists the latest fears that have been given names, and wonder what it means exactly for your life when you are afraid of… garlic. To anyone who thinks he or she is a mess I recommend looking at this list of phobias – I can … [Read more...]
Islands and boats: Exploring Thailand’s Trang coastline
The Trang region of Thailand is pretty epic. Tucked away at the southern end of the Andaman coast, it is every bit as beautiful as its northern counterpart, whilst remaining much quieter and less developed. I’ve already waxed lyrical about the gorgeous interior region, stuffed full of waterfalls, cultural attractions, dragon caves and endlessly tasty food. Today therefore … [Read more...]
Things to do in Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi. Even if you’ve not heard of the town, I’ll hazard a guess that you’ve heard of the bridge which is the town’s main attraction. Which is the one over the River Kwai. Yep, that one. Even though the original bridge, as built by both allied prisoners of war and conscripted locals, isn’t standing any more (the Allies blew it to pieces towards the end of the war), … [Read more...]