After visiting the original Ballarat in Australia about 90 minutes outside of Melbourne earlier this year, I got the urge to visit it's tiny relative in the Mojave Desert, California. I drove across what looked like a salt plane - some rare recent rain had muddied the road and left my windshield covered in white droplets. I pulled into the old town, originally founded in 1897, it's boom was a few short years before the nearby mine shut down in … [Read more...]
Top Water Sports to Enjoy While on the Road
Some of my favorite activities while traveling are participating in a variety of water sports. Over the years I've often traveled to islands (especially in the Caribbean) where water sports are a part of the culture and often a part of people's daily lives. I've participated in the following water sports ... and you can to :) Stand up Paddle Board - my first introduction to stand up paddle boarding was a few years ago in Bermuda. During my … [Read more...]
Top 5 Backpacking Experiences to Have in Thailand
Thailand is one of the most attractive destinations for backpackers in Southeast Asia. It is also the most visited country within the region as it boasts of rich historical, cultural, and natural tourist sites. The country offers several experiences for backpackers, no matter their budget. The best of these experiences includes: 1. Visiting the Floating Markets in Bangkok The floating markets are some of Thailand’s top tourist … [Read more...]
Wineries in Thailand? Yes! A Visit to Thailand’s Smallest Winery, Alcidini Winery
Compared to our time intensive work of visiting hundreds of wineries in the world famous Napa Valley, visiting wineries in Thailand is a fairly straight forward endeavor. We were told there are only 6 wineries in the entire country, 4 of which are in the vicinity of Khao Yai; without spending much time at all, we have already visited 50% of the countries wineries. Our latest winery visit was to Alcidini (the latin name for a local Kingfisher … [Read more...]
Things You Should Know About Implants in Thailand
An increasing number of Aussies and Kiwis travel abroad for dental work. Some procedures that cost tens of thousands of dollars Down Under are available for less in Bangkok, including dental implants. Before you start planning your trip you need to know more about undergoing the treatment in Thailand: Experienced Dentists Dental clinics in Thailand are home to experienced and highly qualified dentists, the majority of whom completed their … [Read more...]
Thailand and Muay Thai Kickboxing: A world of their own
Backpackers and travel enthusiasts around the world descend on Thailand each year for its unique culture, food, and atmosphere. Just as those items attract travel lovers to Thailand, so too does the combat sport of Muay Thai kickboxing. Muay Thai became well-known around the world in the 20th century thanks to the rise of combat sports and many gyms have opened teaching the discipline in a variety of countries. Many of today’s modern mix martial … [Read more...]
A Perfect Vibe, Koh Mak, Thailand
A number of islands in Thailand or beach destinations, especially in the southern part of the country can be over tourist-ed at times and or are destinations for travelers who want to party. For many years I've been attracted to some of the islands in the north closer to the Cambodian border including one of my favorite islands in Thailand, Koh Kood. However, recently I made the trip to Koh Mak, a tiny neighboring island accessible via one of two … [Read more...]
Bangkok Pocket Guide by Insight Guides
Appropriately named, this handy little guide to one of the world's greatest cities will fit in a pocket. Full color it briefly highlights some of the city's history, temples, food, massage, nightlife and shopping among other activities - in short, all things that are integral parts of this city. The guide even lists its own "a perfect day in Bangkok" itinerary. Very useful for travelers on the go - especially the detailed section that features … [Read more...]
Five Reasons Why You’ve Got to Love Thai Culture
Not sure what to think of Thai culture? I tell you what: once you immerse yourself in it, you’ll come to love it. For Buddha’s sake! Wait! This isn’t a platitude. Thai culture has a squillion of aspects that make living so much easier and less complicated than westerners’ way of life. Like what? Well, here’s what will make you grow fond of Thais’ traditions sooner or later. Eating on the floor, the table, or whatever is flat … [Read more...]
10 Inspirational Travel Instagram Accounts Worth Following
This wonderful planet features a diversity of inspirational and beautiful places. Some travelers have been able to create careers out of exploring a range of often niche experiences or locations. For them, travel is a passion and certainly a huge part of their lifestyles. And in deciding which accounts to feature here, I started pondering - what would Ansel Adams or more recently, Galen Rowell think about the incredible amount of digital … [Read more...]
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