Leaving Portland (for now)
28 января 2018 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌙 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 toЧитать далее
Singapore stopover
2 февраля 2018 г., Сингапур ⋅ ⛅ 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 февраля 2018 г., Таиланд ⋅ ⛅ 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 aЧитать далее
More Isan photos
3 февраля 2018 г., Таиланд ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Bangkok's Museum of Contemporary Art
4 февраля 2018 г., Таиланд ⋅ ⛅ 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 февраля 2018 г., Таиланд ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
A day at the dentist
5 февраля 2018 г., Таиланд ⋅ ⛅ 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.Читать далее
Day 1 in Krabi
6 февраля 2018 г., Таиланд ⋅ 🌙 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 ofЧитать далее
Day 2 in Krabi
7 февраля 2018 г., Таиланд ⋅ ⛅ 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 andЧитать далее
ПутешественникOh no, hope you feel better soon. Good thing that you’re staying out for a while and not schlepping around.
ПутешественникThat’s good! Business idea: importing flu medicine since we don’t seem to have anything that works over here :/
On the beach
8 февраля 2018 г., Таиланд ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Another beautiful day in paradise
Real Thai food
8 февраля 2018 г., Таиланд ⋅ 🌙 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 deliciousЧитать далее
One of the benefits of a beach vacation
10 февраля 2018 г., Таиланд ⋅ ⛅ 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 bespokeЧитать далее
A lesson learned
12 февраля 2018 г., Таиланд ⋅ ⛅ 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 aЧитать далее
The ultimate wedding destination
14 февраля 2018 г., Таиланд ⋅ ☀️ 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 weddingЧитать далее
A spectacular day
14 февраля 2018 г., Таиланд ⋅ 🌙 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.Читать далее
Beyond luxury
16 февраля 2018 г., Таиланд ⋅ ☀️ 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 evictЧитать далее
A month in paradise - Bali
18 февраля 2018 г., Индонезия ⋅ ⛅ 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, theЧитать далее
My Balinese hat
18 февраля 2018 г., Индонезия ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
A walk in the rice fields
20 февраля 2018 г., Индонезия ⋅ 🌙 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 февраля 2018 г., Индонезия ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
You just have to be a tourist. That was dinner tonight. Apologies to vegetarians. The restaurant is aptly named “Hog Wild”.
ПутешественникReally good. The pork knuckle was brined, roasted and deep fried. We had a green mango salad that was delicious, sweet potato fries and roasted corn. Terrific hot sauce (ouch!) and a pitcher of Bintang.
A terrific Balinese food day
26 февраля 2018 г., Индонезия ⋅ ⛅ 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: cornЧитать далее
Balinese effigy and music
27 февраля 2018 г., Индонезия ⋅ ⛅ 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 марта 2018 г., Индонезия ⋅ ⛅ 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 fromЧитать далее
Balinese temples
4 марта 2018 г., Индонезия ⋅ ⛅ 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 theЧитать далее
An afternoon walk in Candidasa, Bali
8 марта 2018 г., Индонезия ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
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 theЧитать далее