

Down In The Low Countries
Here follows a pictorial overview of my recent visit to the Netherlands, which turned out to be very enjoyable. Classic old farmhouse in...


Canal Cruising
Another reason I went to Amsterdam was to meet Bert, an old primary school friend. After a decent enough career as a teacher, Bert had...


Caving, Crawling, Kayaking, & Squeezing
As an elderly (white!) male who is not particularly fit, I do occasionally like to try something (mildly) adventurous. Early January I...


Bridges Of Bangkok part 2
After crossing the Chao Phraya Sky Park Bridge I strolled towards Thon Buri on my own as by now the photographers' group had spread out...


Beach, Boats, & Jellyfish
This weekend I went on a Khiri company staff outing trip to Hua Hin, the old seaside town. As it had been quite a few years since I had...


Row, Row Your Boat
Last Thursday afternoon I went to Banglumpoo to meet a friend for a drink but arrived a little earlier at the Chao Phraya riverside....


Looking for Moby Dick
Wildlife-watching trips can be hit or miss I know from experience as it depends on so many factors. Not just your guide, but also the...


Trains and Boats (but no Planes)
This week the elevated Pink Line opened despite some stations not being fully ready yet. This was going to be another joint try-out trip...


Riding The Rails To Hua Takhe
Last Sunday I went with my friend Mike on a short train trip to an old 'crocodile head' market: Hua Takhe. My part of this little trip...


The (not so) Floating Market in front of Wat Pikul Ngoen
Occasionally I cycle through Bangyai and pass the old floating market. Personally I think this a bit of a misnomer as most boats seem to...