Ethiopia’s Angry Birds – Daylight Robbery in the Simien Mountains
First it was the thick-billed ravens, later a kite got in on the act. The feathered fiends of the Simien Mountains are after your stuff…watch your back! Ethiopia is a … Continue reading
Up Close with Luang Prabang’s Rescued Bears
Tad Keuang Si waterfall is a beautiful turquoise vision in the lush, green jungle 30km from Luang Prabang. But my reason for going there was not to admire the beauty … Continue reading
Accommodation in Chiang Mai – Apartment & House Rental
Finding a place to live in Chiang Mai is generally quite easy. There are plenty of apartments, often in buildings with a swimming pool, and lots of houses ranging from … Continue reading
Chiang Mai puts on a spectacular show during Loy Krathong/Li Peng
If you’ve seen photos or videos on Youtube of the Yi Peng/Loy Krathong festival in Chiang Mai but never actually been to it then I have news for you: it’s … Continue reading
Mango’s Thailand – Chiang Mai Life and Loy Krathong Lantern Festival
An Update on Life in Chiang Mai from my dog, Mango: So life is really busy here in Thailand. I thought I kept myself busy in Dubai with barking at … Continue reading
Mindful Recovery in Chiang Rai – Yoga, Meditation. And Ducks.
During my first stint as a volunteer at the New Life Foundation I managed to land myself the job of looking after the ducks. As a big fan of ducks … Continue reading
Leaving the Glitz Behind – A Jaunt Through Old Dubai
The glitzy side of Dubai, with its huge malls and skyscrapers with their million dollar apartments, is never far away but a jaunt through old Dubai is a journey through … Continue reading
Boogie Wonderland on the Bangkok to Chiang Mai Night Train
The train crawled and creaked, grumbled and groaned its way into Bangkok station five hours and twenty minutes late. So late, on what was scheduled to be a fourteen hour … Continue reading
Staying in a Temple – Meditation, Buddhism and Thai Culture
‘Boy, I’m glad I’m not a monk’ This thought came to mind after my first sunrise alms round, following the barefoot monks from the wat where I was staying as … Continue reading
Getting Around – Motorbike Rental in Chiang Mai
So you want to get around in Thailand, what are you going to do? Spend around 1000 baht ($33) per day on a rental car, or rent a motorbike for … Continue reading
Desert to Jungle 