Khaosan, Bangkok II – Leaving On a Choo Choo

As I write this, I’m seated on a train that’s about to be headed for The River Kwai. I’m a sucker for long train rides. I once took a sixteen hour train ride from Singapore to Ipoh, and back, just for the heck of it. The three hour train ride that lies ahead of us … Continue reading →

Khaosan, Bangkok – A Preachy Rant

It’s nice to be away from the sea for a change. Dianne and I aren’t really beach people, so hanging around the Krabis and Aonangs of this world for too long would probably have taken a toll on us sooner or later. We reached Bangkok at 6am on Sunday. The morning was cold, and the … Continue reading →