by Allen | Jan 26, 2026 | Updates
Embarkation at Bang Tao I must admit I had reservations. Jake has a history of association with mechanical failures. The last time he came out on a boat with us – a day trip in the Solent many years ago – the engine broke. We didn’t dwell on it at the time,...
by Allen | Jan 8, 2026 | Updates
But first, the dinghy Being tight-arsed Northerners, we really didn’t want to spend money on a new one. Highfield doesn’t price their tenders in the same bracket as those in novelty shops (the ones sold alongside floating flamingos, rubber doughnuts,...
by Allen | Dec 29, 2025 | Updates
A Rest Stop on the way Our Fortaleza friends, the Far Too Lazies, suggested a quick stop en route to Chalong to enjoy light beer, tasty food, and delicious Pina Coladas. We are glad they did. The cocktails at the Kung Fu Bar in Ko Lanta were delicious; served with a...
by Allen | Dec 19, 2025 | Updates
Escaping Pangkor We were amongst the most junior residents of Pangkor Marina, having been there for only 7 months. The wise ones have been there for years, and many of these long-term resident sages said that leaving couldn’t be done. We left anyway. After a few...
by Allen | Nov 22, 2025 | Updates
Inside the City Walls There aren’t many words in this post, but there are plenty of pictures. Chiang Mai offers up surprise treats for the eyeballs almost everywhere you go. And for those preferring not to feel like they are being slowly cooked alive in a sous...
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