Koh Phangan had some wild times while we were away. Not one, but two separate disaster-area level floods. Since our house is by a stream, it could have been very unfortunate for us! Fortunately, before we left, Ravi decided to…
Day 154-179 – Koh Phangan, Thailand (Mar 4-29, 2014): Agama Yoga Level 1
The Agama Level 1 Intensive program really lives up to its name – it IS intensive! We chose to attend the optional morning meditation sessions at 7am each day, which made it even more intensive. Our program, Monday through Saturday…
Khao Lak, Koh Samui, and Koh Phangan
Day 144 – To Khao Lak, Thailand! It was a shock to the system getting on the bus from Ton Kloi to Khao Lak. There were WHITE FACES! We hadn’t really seen any other farang for almost two weeks. Khao Lak…
Thailand Jungle Tour: Jungle Trekking In Ranong Province, Thailand – Ton Kloi
After sampling the cool, clear water of the mountain stream at the Ton Kloi swimming hole, we were keen to explore further. The locals refer to the swimming hole as “the first step”, and apparently the mountain has nine steps…
Thailand Homestay: Our Homestay Visit To Huaey Sap, Ranong Province, Thailand, including Pra Pat Beach, Ton Kloi and Talae Nok
We flew in to Ranong airport over some very spectacular scenery, and caught a bus south along the main road for about an hour to reach the village of Huaey Sap. The bus crew were very helpful, loading our backpacks…
Koh Rong, Cambodia, to Ranong, Thailand via Sihanoukville and Bangkok
Day 117 – Doctor with monkey sends us to mainland Our decision to leave Koh Rong was precipitated by this man, known as Dr Tee. We had been casting about, hoping to find a quiet location that wasn’t too expensive…
From Chiang Mai, Thailand, to Koh Rong, Cambodia, via Bangkok, Chanthaburi and Phnom Penh
Day 99 – Chiang Mai to Bangkok On our last day in Chiang Mai, we rose early to pack our bags and get them into storage before an 8am brunch with Lis, the friend we came to Chiang Mai to…
Back on the Mainland: Thailand, Dec 2013-Jan 2014
We regretfully left the lovely Koh Lipe because our visa was expiring, and we needed to dash out to Malaysia and back. Day 81: Back to the Mainland Wearing shoes. Walking along the road, watching the oncoming traffic to make…
Travelling Thailand During The 2013-14 Political Crisis
Original post: January 7, 2014 Last we heard, the governments of 39 countries had issued travel advisories telling their citizens not to visit Thailand. The tourist industry in Thailand is really feeling the pinch. Our last week on Koh Lipe…
Getting To Know Koh Lipe, Thailand, November 2013
Day 53: It’s Raining. Seriously raining. We are sitting in our favourite local eatery, Tonkow, watching the rain come down. It has been raining for four days now – at first it was off-and-on rain, typical tropical downpours with clear…