Some travel to see the world. I think it’s more important to travel to learn something, whether it be to speak a new language or play a land’s traditional instrument, to broaden one’s mind and capabilities. When planning my trip to Thailand, I decided that I, too, would attempt to further my own knowledge and …
Let’s just say my initial plan of seeing the iconic floating markets of Bangkok on Friday morning fell through when I woke up with a ridiculous headache. After popping a few Tylenol, I finally rolled out of bed and stuffed myself with banana pancakes and fresh OJ, the Thai tourist breakfast specialty. It was then …
Rachel and I woke up the next morning and grabbed a bite to eat before I jumped in the back of a songthaew (a red truck taxi) to get to the airport. These cabs have extra long covered beds to accomidate large numbers of people. You may share the cab with a bunch of strangers, …