The Farang Frontier

Sawasdee Krup my friends… I had the most amazing experience today and just really wanted to talk about it! Rieng’s sister Ree convinced me (I know, I know, twist my arm…) to stay an extra couple days and come and see the primary school where she teaches. I was keen on going because I am …

Amalfi: An Adventure of Amore

Closing the browser window I had been cruising the Web with, I spun in my chair and with a sly smirk and a twinkle in my eye I looked to my travelling companion and asked, “Up for something different?” I knew full well that she would be. We had arrived in Rome, via Venice, a …

Up To Bhat

Alright, I know you are all sick of the puns I come up with.. but honestly, would you rather I come up with one for Bangkok.. honestly… I mean, HONESTLY… just think about it… c’mon I dare ya! I’ve finally got some photos, so check them out here. They are photos from Florence, London and …

Tongue Thai’d

So… today has been a lesson in a number of things. Firstly, dealing with the heat. Wow, is it hot. I mean, it is bearable at night with a breeze, it is after all, the Thai winter! But… daytime… ok… remember, THAI WINTER! Daytime is about as hot as it ever gets in Ontario… and …

Smiles On The Horizon!

First things first: Barcelona Photos And next.. just wanted to say quickly that I arrived safely in Firenze (Florence) last night and am staying with the most wonderful couple, Francesca and Gianluca. It is hard for me not to love anyone that has a beautiful authentic Tuscan meal and wine for me, never mind a …

Living With Strangers: A Freeloader’s Tale

Every time I tell a new traveller that I’ve just finished trekking around the United Kingdom and Ireland for two months and haven’t paid a thing for accommodations, most stare at me blankly, at least until the “what’s the catch” look begins to seep in. “No, no, seriously,” I’ve said countless times, but still they …

Sacralicious

It’s been a busy week since I left Belfast, and leaving Belfast proved no small challenge. Last Monday Carol left for Prague for the New Year celebration. I too was supposed to depart, but because I had stayed up the entire night before scouring the Internet for flight deals to Bangkok and various other travel …

Beyond Belfast

Alright… so I think I’m about to rush the computer with such force that my noggin and the monitor will disprove all known physics regarding two objects occupying the same time and space. I was up all night (no not half the night) trying to sort out aspects of my trip. Things got pretty complicated …

Christmas Belfeast

I met Christmas Day with a mix of emotions. I’ve been gone about a month and a half, and yesterday was easily the day I spent the most time thinking of home. I had some ups and downs, but kept my head down and made it through. As nice as it was to have relatives …

Proper Crimbo

Well, it’s Christmas Eve, I don’t know it for the feel of it, but only for the day that it is. It just doesn’t feel like Christmas without being surrounded by the ones I love. I am blessed that I have Carol, her mum and the Kirklands to spend Christmas with, but I not in …

Man Alive, Barely

What do you call two Canadians in Dublin? Doesn’t matter, they’re too drunk to care. So, what an interesting time Dublin proved to be. I arrived Friday afternoon on a 16 quid/return bus from Belfast. The ride down went quickly, and it was with much amusement I sat and listened to some very loud locals …