Leaving Portland (for now)
28. tammikuuta 2018, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
It’s time to say “See you later Portland “. Tonight is our last night in our house. We shared some wine and snacks with friends this afternoon which only reinforced how special Portland is toLue lisää
Singapore stopover
2. helmikuuta 2018, Singapore ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
An overnight layover in Singapore provided a bed to help jet lag and time in the morning to enjoy a Singaporean dim sum breakfast. On to Bangkok this afternoon. Let the eating begin!
An Isan day in Bangkok
3. helmikuuta 2018, Thaimaa ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Isan, a province in NE Thailand is known for its sour cuisine. Today I experienced Isan art at the Bangkok Art and Culture Center and then had a satisfying Isan dinner at Som Tum Der. Pretty much aLue lisää
More Isan photos
3. helmikuuta 2018, Thaimaa ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Bangkok's Museum of Contemporary Art
4. helmikuuta 2018, Thaimaa ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
A vanity project of a billionaire Thai businessman. The building itself is worth a visit. The collection ranges from amazing to amazingly trashy!
More from MOCA Bangkok
4. helmikuuta 2018, Thaimaa ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
A day at the dentist
5. helmikuuta 2018, Thaimaa ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Thailand is known as a medical vacation destination. People come for plastic surgery, medical procedures and dentistry. I needed a thorough cleaning and have been having pain with a tooth for a week.Lue lisää
Day 1 in Krabi
6. helmikuuta 2018, Thaimaa ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
Krabi is in Southern Thailand across from Phuket. We arrived this morning for 10 days of doing absolutely nothing (except for lazing in the beach, taking walks, reading and of course eating lots ofLue lisää
Day 2 in Krabi
7. helmikuuta 2018, Thaimaa ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
The good news today is that Dore is feeling much better. The bad news is that I have the flu as well with a very high fever. Just back from a doctor’s visit. I have started on the flu medicine andLue lisää
On the beach
8. helmikuuta 2018, Thaimaa ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Another beautiful day in paradise
Real Thai food
8. helmikuuta 2018, Thaimaa ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
Some of the most delicious Thai food I’ve had, served with the biggest smiles. How can you not love it? Sour chicken wings, spicy grilled beef salad, green curry with seafood, crazy deliciousLue lisää
One of the benefits of a beach vacation
10. helmikuuta 2018, Thaimaa ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
There are many great things about time at the beach. One of them is binge reading the New Yorker magazine. I am almost caught up - only one issue behind!
The picture today is the latest bespokeLue lisää
A lesson learned
12. helmikuuta 2018, Thaimaa ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
When you’re traveling in a foreign country and need a haircut, you should really make sure the barber understands English. Otherwise this is what will happen to you (see photo). The good news is aLue lisää
The ultimate wedding destination
14. helmikuuta 2018, Thaimaa ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
If you’re looking for the very special wedding, how about a Rock Climbing Wedding Ceremony on Railay Beach in Thailand. As part of the ceremony you visit The Princess Cave for fertility. The weddingLue lisää
A spectacular day
14. helmikuuta 2018, Thaimaa ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
Today was spent on the water visiting 4 islands near Krabi. What a trip. The water was crystal clear, blue green. You could see colored fish swimming without using a mask. The sand was superfine.Lue lisää
Beyond luxury
16. helmikuuta 2018, Thaimaa ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C
One night back in Bangkok before flying to Bali on Saturday. The hotel upgraded our room. I have stayed at many great hotels but this is so far beyond I can’t believe it. They might have to evictLue lisää
A month in paradise - Bali
18. helmikuuta 2018, Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Ahh, paradise. There is something very magical about Bali. It’s the combination of the culture, the people who exhibit an inner happiness and peace, the warm welcome you’re given everywhere, theLue lisää
My Balinese hat
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A walk in the rice fields
20. helmikuuta 2018, Indonesia ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
So quiet and remote from the madness of tourist Ubud. We walked 6.6 mikes today. And then had another lunch of roast suckling pig!
Sometimes....
24. helmikuuta 2018, Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
You just have to be a tourist. That was dinner tonight. Apologies to vegetarians. The restaurant is aptly named “Hog Wild”.
A terrific Balinese food day
26. helmikuuta 2018, Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
There is so much interesting food in Bali. Today’s lunch focused on Duck: spring rolls, fried duck and smoked duck. Mid afternoon ice cream: passion fruit sorbet and ginger gelato. Dinner: cornLue lisää
Balinese effigy and music
27. helmikuuta 2018, Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
This effigy is being constructed in a local temple for a ceremony. Musicians in the background were practicing. Give a listen!
Shit, this coffee is delicious
1. maaliskuuta 2018, Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Bali is famous for Luwak coffee, unique to the island. Luwaks (also known as mongoose) eat the ripe red coffee berries. They shit them out whole , they are collected, cleaned and the coffee bean fromLue lisää
Balinese temples
4. maaliskuuta 2018, Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Bali is a very spiritual place. Religion is very important to the people. They practice a unique form of Hinduism. Each family compound has its own small shrine. Every village has a temple that is theLue lisää
An afternoon walk in Candidasa, Bali
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A guided walk up into the hills past local houses. 200 steps to climb for the panorama in 90 degree heat and humidity. The guide talked about the Japanese invasion in the 1940s as well as theLue lisää