While we were in Bangkok, we decided to use part of our day to go to Jim Thompson's house. It has pretty good reviews, and is recommended in most of the guide books, but I wasn't quite sure if it was something we would both enjoy. Jim Thompson was an American who volunteered … [Read more...]
Academia Meets Life: Perceived Travel Risks (Thailand Case Study)
In this edition of Academia Meets Life, I'm reviewing an article about something that I think is in the back of every travelers mind. However, how we handle this information and knowledge varies dramatically from person to person and traveler to traveler. I'm talking about … [Read more...]
Exceeding Expectations: COMO Properties in Bangkok & Bhutan
Bangkok, Thailand (Standard Room) I'm not one to just rave about hotel experiences. It's very rare for me to really, really like a hotel. But our experience with the COMO properties in both Bangkok and Bhutan were excellent, and I would not hesitate to stay at another COMO … [Read more...]
Our Take on Chiang Mai: Report from Some First-Timers
Wat Chedi Luang I've been sort of mum about Chiang Mai as there is sooo much information from travel bloggers about the city and surrounding area. And I'm sure I'll get some hate mail for what I'm about to say.I'll fully admit that when everyone loves something (as much as … [Read more...]
Drukair Business Class: Bangkok to Paro & Return
While Drukair was for many years the only carrier flying to Bhutan, there are now actually two airlines flying to Bhutan, Bhutan Airlines and Drukair. Drukair is the official government carrier. Druk still has service to more cities, but both airlines do serve Bangkok. … [Read more...]
