As much as I enjoy the energy of big cities, they often overwhelm my senses. Can’t see the city for the buildings, so to speak. Jam-packed with so many things to see and do that I don’t quite know where to begin. I’ve found that one of the beauties of small towns is that they […]
My Weekend Splurge in Koh Lipe
The ferry’s arrival into the waters of Pattaya Beach wasn’t what I was expecting. Rumors of mass development and prolific rubbish on Koh Lipe had had me envisioning the worst. Another gorgeous island bites the ‘sand’ so to speak. But for those of us arriving to Koh Lipe that day, I’m certain I wasn’t the […]
Hat Yai’s Magic Eye 3D Museum
I’ve never been impressed by the idea of a 3D anything, except maybe those funky virtual roller coaster rides and these days 3D animation can certainly be a mind blow if done properly. But the idea of a museum? Ok, it does look fun in a sophmoric way, but nothing I’d take too seriously until […]
The Gleam of Satun, Thailand
Satun, Thailand has a unique charm that I’ve always appreciated and I was pleased to find it had changed little, after my last visit more than a year ago. Satun is a sleepy little town, but with its central market, night market and small restaurants, it has a lot to offer visitors. And my most […]
On’s The Kitchen in Satun
The sleepy little ‘border town’ of Satun,Thailand has a number of local restaurants but one that stands out consistently is On’s The Kitchen, located next to On’s Guesthouse on the centrally located and rather busy Bureevanich Road. Originally located just a bit further up the street, On’s expanded into the current upgraded colonial style building […]
Mina’s Roti in Koh Lipe
Amidst the vast number of eateries along Walking Street in Pattaya Beach, Koh Lipe , there are a few standouts. Roti Mina is such a place. After I spotted the fresh cut fruits on display, the assortment of ‘street’ foods and smelled the sweet aroma of fresh roti, then I saw the smiles. Some people […]