Category Archives: Thailand

Nothing Like a Sushi Stop in Tokyo

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Todd

My last day day in Thailand I started with no real plan. I wanted to do a late checkout, 330pm, but they wanted a full nights fee to checkout that late (600b, 33=$1, nice place) so I decided not to … Continue reading →

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Todd+$9=Scooter and No Map

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Todd

There comes a time traveling when you think who is the bigger fool. They must have thought it was me since I needed instructions on how to turn on my scooter and I thought it was them since they rented … Continue reading →

Posted in ASIA, Thailand | Tagged backpacking, chiang mai, Chinese New Years, Julia, libra, scooter, smile house, Thailand, trekking | 1 Comment

No Brakes, No Problem, Bikes Stop Themselves

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Todd

Seriously, do I need to buy a jacket? I am in Thailand and I should not be wearing two long sleeve shirts, jeans, and sneakers and still be cold, was my thought when I exited the night train at 8:30am … Continue reading →

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Nong Khai 30 minutes, Nong Khai 30 minutes…

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Todd

It seemed like the conductor on the train had a broken watch because for an hour he came through the cabin shouting that our destination was in 30 minutes and about 5 minutes after his last 30 minute call, he … Continue reading →

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Khao San Road: What I Dislike About Traveling

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Todd

I wrote an entire blog post on the bus this morning and it looks like I managed to delete it. I am not going to win any awards for my blog skills. When I left you last I was heading … Continue reading →

Posted in ASIA, Thailand | Tagged backpacking, Bangkok, bangkok protest, beer, khao san, lady boys, NapPark, protests, sex tourism, Siam protest, Thailand | Leave a comment

Bangkok, Protests? Wats?

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Todd

My first day in Bangkok was a success, I don’t really know that means, but it was one. I did have a couple fails, but they were mainly self induced. I had a brilliant plan in my head of how … Continue reading →

Posted in ASIA, Thailand, Uncategorized | Tagged Bangkok, bangkok protest, khao san, protest, Thailand, wat | 1 Comment

Thailand,Civil Unrest, and Airplanes

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Todd

It is pretty amazing where airplanes can get you. In about 24 hours I have gone from Boulder to Bangkok. My flight from Denver to Vancouver was about 1/4 full so I had my own row which was nice. I … Continue reading →