My Travels In Asia In 2008
2008 had its up and downs for me personally, but professionally I got to go to a lot of my dream destinations while freelancing for scuba diving magazines. Read more »
Thailand Backpacking - Start Here!
Nikon DLSR Digital Camera Prices In Thailand
While browsing Nikon DSLR cameras in Bangkok this week, I thought I'd make a note of the current prices of the major Nikon models for anyone interested in comparing prices of Nikon cameras in Thailand versus their home country. Read more »
Beijing’s Summer Palace in Winter
One of China's greatest historical treasures is the magnificent Summer Palace in Beijing. If you go in the depths of winter, you're in for a big surprise... Read more »
Cheap Flights from Bangkok to Bali with Air Asia
Flying direct from Bangkok to Bali just got a lot cheaper with AirAsia's latest route, making it easy to get from Thailand to Indonesia in one short flight Read more »
CNN’s Unfortunate Spelling Mistake
One of the side effects of the cutbacks in newsrooms is that both the BBC and CNN are letting an increasing amount of spelling mistakes go live in their news tickers and headline text because's no-one's doublechecking it. The one I spotted on CNN tonight was a classic. Read more »
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Thailand Boutique Hotels Update
Just updated the 5 Star Hotels on Koh Tao page with two new boutique hotels on the island - Koh Tao Montra Resort and Spa and Charm Churee Villa. There are in fact no true 5 star hotels on Koh Tao, but there's certainly a trend towards more upscale accommodation to suit the island's natural beauty. Read more »
Big Discounts On Bangkok Hotels for Christmas 2008
After the Bangkok Airport closure last week, there are quite a few Bangkok hotel deals in an attempt to increase their occupancy over the Christmas period. There are some bargains to be had in the mid to high end range if you hunt around Read more »
Thailand Writers: Colin Cotterill
Colin Cotterill is Chumphon-based creator of the award winning Dr. Siri crime books, set in Laos and Thailand, that reveals the hidden history of South East Asia to a Western audience. Read more »
Learn To Dive On Koh Tao
If you want to learn to scuba dive when you visit Thailand, you should drop an email to my friends Ayesha and Wilco. They're two extremely experienced instructors (one British, one Dutch) based on Koh Tao who will ensure you have a fantastic time entering the underwater world. Read more »
Thailand Tourist Visa Changes - 15 Days Only On Arrival Through Land Border
Thailand has just changed its tourist visa regulations. If you enter Thailand through a land border (i.e. come into Thailand by any means other than flying) then you will only get 15 days rather than 30 days on your visa stamp. Read more »
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