Tag Archives: Thailand

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

Thailand: The Land of Concrete Temples

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Todd

Boy have I been pooped that last two nights. I fell asleep before 9pm both nights and have been getting up around 6-7am since I got here. Across the river (300+ yards wide) in Laos there has been a concert … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bicycle, bike, border, friendship bridge, laus, Mut Mee, Nong Khai, Thailand, Vientiane | Leave a comment

Wat Phu Tok=Wat With No Westerners

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Todd

Today has been another good day. I have gone from waking up at 6am to 6pm without seeing another westerner. I left for the bus station at 630am to attempt to catch a 7am bus to Bueng Kan (Bung Kan). … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged backpacking, Bueng Kan, bung Kan, bus, jumbo, Nong Khai, Thailand, tuk tuk, wat Phu Tok | Leave a 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 →

Posted in ASIA, Thailand | Tagged backpacking, bikes, friendship bridge, Nong Khai, Sala Kaew ku, Thailand, train | Leave a comment

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