A Slight Change in Plans

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March 10, 2010

I had planned on heading north to Chiang Mai today. Instead, I’m wandering the streets of Bangkok again and impressing the locals with my white-hot, computer-tanned legs. Read more →

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Three Mistakes on a Hot Day in Bangkok

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March 8, 2010

I think I’m finally adapting to the heat and humidity here. By adapting, I mean that my entire body has transformed itself into a single, massive sweat gland. Read more →

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Photos from the Amulet Market in Bangkok

March 6, 2010

Leo, the Sleeping Lion

Leo, the Sleeping Lion
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I was about to take a photo of a very content cat when this little guy popped out of hiding.

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Five Things I’ve Learned in Bangkok

Buddha statue in Wat Pho, Bangkok

March 5, 2010

After only two full days of wandering about the city, I have learned a few things. And like most things worth knowing, they have come at some cost. Read more →

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Random First Impressions of Bangkok

After a 28 hour journey from Austin, I am finally in Bangkok. Coming from winter temps in the 50’s and 60’s back in Austin to a very balmy 90+ here has me sweating profusely. I actually had a Thai tout point and laugh at me in the airport.
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And the Winner of the Buddhist Amulet Is…

With great dread and deep-rooted fear, I crammed everything into my pack and maneuvered it onto my poor bathroom scale. I’d hoped to come in under 50 pounds, but the last minute “oh, I just have to take this” syndrome bit hard and the final weight was 57.5 pounds. I’m crying as I type this.
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The Power of Good Friends and Facebook

Wow, I am stunned at the response to my entry for Nomadic Matt and GAP Travel’s Costa Rica contest. After languishing in 7th and 8th place for a day, my friends on Facebook got busy and started spreading the word high and low. I think I’ve kind of gone micro-viral, (I just made that term [...]

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Please Vote and Help Me Win a Trip to Costa Rica!

A few weeks I entered to win a two week trip to Costa Rica in a contest sponsored by Nomadic Matt and GAP Adventures. Voting has finally begun and my entry made it to the final round! Please hop over to Matt’s site and vote for me if you think I’ve made a good argument for [...]

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