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On The Border - Chong Mek
Border towns in general have a special atmosphere, they feel a bit grungy, are usually very active with lots of things happening, and...
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Going Up (& Down!) The Country
Our first ride yesterday was overall pretty smooth, cool with some rain, and relatively flat surface roads. Still, some issues were...
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Train To Busan, uh..., Nong Khai!
Whenever I'm about to go on the road again and have to catch a bus, boat, flight, etc., I prefer to arrive early and not at the last...
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Bright Lights Big City
Bangkok is the biggest city I've ever encountered, and I enjoy exploring it, even after 35+ years! Whether on foot, by bicycle, or public...
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Bangkok Photographers Group Walk - Mahachai preparations
Last July I was contacted by the group to set up a new walking tour and I suggested doing something different. Instead of exploring...
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Coffee & Cookies
Recently I seem to have developed a new hobby, teaming up with my friend Leo and checking out new coffee shops. As the number of coffee...
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Thai Coffee & Chocolate Tasting in Muang Thong Thani
As someone who has been living here since the last century, I am still occasionally amazed by how fast Thailand suddenly embraced coffee....
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Land of Maas and Waal
About two years ago my sister had moved from a big city to a small village between the rivers Maas and Wal, known in the Netherlands as...