My Balinese hat
February 18, 2018 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
A month in paradise - Bali
February 18, 2018 in 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, theRead more
Beyond luxury
February 16, 2018 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 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 evictRead more
A spectacular day
February 14, 2018 in Thailand ⋅ 🌙 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.Read more
The ultimate wedding destination
February 14, 2018 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 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 weddingRead more
A lesson learned
February 12, 2018 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 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 aRead more
One of the benefits of a beach vacation
February 10, 2018 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 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 bespokeRead more
Real Thai food
February 8, 2018 in Thailand ⋅ 🌙 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 deliciousRead more
On the beach
February 8, 2018 in Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Another beautiful day in paradise
Day 2 in Krabi
February 7, 2018 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 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 andRead more
Day 1 in Krabi
February 6, 2018 in Thailand ⋅ 🌙 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 ofRead more
A day at the dentist
February 5, 2018 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 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.Read more
More from MOCA Bangkok
February 4, 2018 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Bangkok's Museum of Contemporary Art
February 4, 2018 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 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 Isan photos
February 3, 2018 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
An Isan day in Bangkok
February 3, 2018 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 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 aRead more
Singapore stopover
February 2, 2018 in 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!
Leaving Portland (for now)
January 28, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 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 toRead more
