Author Archives: Zachary Cole

Railay: Why not?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Zachary Cole

A word of advice: if you’re planning a trip to Railay or Tonsai in Krabi, Thailand, don’t listen to Bob Marley – or any reggae music for that matter – for at least a month before your trip.  After about … Continue reading →

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Bangkok Adrift

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Zachary Cole

It’s 7:45 am, I’ve already endured a stuffy, 30-minute ride into the city on a packed village bus, I haven’t had coffee yet, and all I want to do is put my pack in the baggage compartment below the bus. … Continue reading →

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Chiang Mai Soooo Nice

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Zachary Cole

Our second stop in Thailand took us to Chiang Mai. After settling into our new residence, we went to find the balloon festival. We had seen hot air balloons on the bus ride into the city and had seen signs … Continue reading →

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Kohsan Road Delicacies

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Zachary Cole

During our stay in Bangkok we found that street food was mostly better and less expensive than the brick and mortar establishments on the other side of the street. Outside the Sawadsee Smile Guest House, one vendor made the best … Continue reading →

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Tuk-tuk?

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Zachary Cole

“Tuk-tuk? Hey lady, where you going?” Valid question. The answer to which is, Everywhere if I can help it. Every tuk-tuk driver in Bangkok seemed so eager to take me somewhere that I was almost sorry for not taking all … Continue reading →

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