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...
by Allen | Nov 16, 2025 | Updates
Bridge over the River Kwai Continuing our quest to explore how bonkers, dangerous and cruel people can be, we caught the train from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi, the location of the bridge over the River Kwai. Interestingly, the name of the river made famous by the...
by Allen | Nov 15, 2025 | Updates
Large chicken and strange menu choices Probably the best way to get to Phnom Penh is by bus from the centre of Siem Reap. It takes a few hours, but it avoids the hassle of flight and the inevitable long journey from the airport to the city. We arrived at the Giant...
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