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Bangkok airplane food market makes perfect landing
Last year as I was trying to discover new things around Bangkok, I headed out to find the airplane graveyard. Unfortunately, the planes had been removed, and it was nothing but an open field. I am delighted to report that this year I stumbled upon one of those planes that had been brought back to…
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A peaceful dining oasis in the midst of Bangkok
Having been to Bangkok several times, I have to work a little harder to entertain myself, but each time, I commit to finding something new. I searched a couple of blogs and came across 17 EPIC Hidden Gems in Bangkok You Haven’t Heard of. Because I agreed with her on a few places on her…
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Stay like a pauper but live like a king in Pattaya, Thailand
I remember taking the bus one time in Thailand, and a local asked me where I was from. When I told her, she replied “You American. You rich. Why you take the bus?” I replied “I’m rich because I take the bus.” A few weeks back I wrote a story about getting rich by saving.…
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Settling in in Bangkok
I feel like I finally settled in this week. No more running around on tours or attending Meetups. I did some urban exploring on my own, met up with the brother of a friend, and worked on some winter projects. The nice thing about staying in the less touristy part of Bangkok is that I…
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From Biking to Ice Baths in Bangkok
I hit the ground running in Bangkok by signing up for several Meetups. Two of the more unique ones were a Cycling group and an Ice Bath group. Having done the cycling one in 90 degree Bangkok heat, I think it might be a good idea to combine it with the latter group! The cycling…
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Combating loneliness when traveling alone
I arrived in Bangkok last Sunday and almost immediately experienced the loneliness of staying in an apartment by myself. A good part of that stemmed from having not spent enough time with my good friends this summer. It’s true that as you get older, your relationships seem to be the most important thing you look…
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The changing of the seasons means it’s time to migrate
Several years ago, I realized that I shared a behavior with many of the animals on our planet: migration. It was reassuring to know that my choice to regularly move around the world was not entirely without precedent. Unlike most animals that move between north and south, I chose to fly halfway around the world…
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Culturally appropriating my wardrobe at the Bangkok amulet market
While I’ve found the perfect pants, socks, shoes, underwear and shirts, I was complaining to my girlfriend that I still haven’t found the right sunhat. The closest I’ve come is my olive green Outdoor Research sombrero. It’s lightweight and folds easily. It has the added benefit, because of its olive green color, of looking like…
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How and why to cross the river Kwai
Most everyone has heard of the movie The Bridge Over the River Kwai, but how many of you have seen it or know the stories behind it. With today’s article I take you on a journey to the bridge over the river Kwai and beyond. The first thing you’ll learn, as did I, is that…
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