In May 2018, I took a short break from Singapore to explore Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. I did a walking tour of the Old Town and then got a vehicle to take me around to the temples on the outskirts. There’s something very peaceful about the temples themselves, though once the tour groups arrive, …
Earlier in May 2019, I took a short trip to Phuket. I had been working pretty hard and needed to recharge the batteries… and what better way to do that than flying a drone in a tropical part of the world. Ko He (otherwise known as Coral Island) is one of the lesser known islands …
Here’s a tip for you if you’re flying out of the International Terminal of Chiang Mai Thailand. If you’re early for your flight, and need some peace and quiet, some food, a place to chill or maybe get some work done, consider paying for access to the Coral Lounge. It’s a pay-per-use premium lounge that …
I’ve been running grossly behind while publishing these. In May 2017, I had visited Bangkok for a weekend. I’d stayed at a hotel across the street from the MBK Centre, and discovered this little market that was underneath the train station infrastructure. This is the MBK Market. It’s a modern market – a far cry …
This is a bit of a delayed post. Last week, I took a short break to spend in Bangkok. I’ll have a more substantial write-up about this trip in the next few weeks. This one is purely about the aesthetics of the departure lounge. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is the crown jewel of Bangkok’s economic development. …
