Scootering my way around Bang Saphan, Thailand
Scootering around the quiet towns and endless beaches of the Thai peninsula creates priceless memories. Let me share my experiences from two days based out of Bang Saphan.
South East Asia
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A Totally Unnecessary Trip to Poipet, Cambodia
I recently spent a week in Seam Reap, Cambodia, and decided to go to Poipet, just for a look around. Overall, it was a most unimpressive experience - but one that I will remember.
ChinaHouse: A Must-Go-To Place in Penang
Mark takes us through ChinaHouse in Penang, an architectural and cultural labyrinth, and one of the quirkiest but most compelling venues you might encounter. Cafe, cake shop, bar, gallery, library, music venue - and more.
Hat Yai, Thailand – After the Floods
Recently I visited Hat Yai, in southern Thailand. The town experienced dreadful flooding in late 2025, and I had a brief opportunity to view recovery efforts and talk to some local people. And to take in some viewing highlights near the city.
Memories Rusting Away – the Siem Reap War Museum, Cambodia
A short ride north of Siem Reap township is a large garden full of rusting military equipment from the Cambodian civil war. The place is barely maintained and the locals don't seem much interested. But it is worth an hour or so.
Buddhas by the Beach
I don't know why I didn't think about this before...many of the most spectacular Buddhist temples and statues are by the ocean. So I will start a collection.
Travelling from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Penang? Consider the Bus
I recently travelled from KL to Penang. Having done the trip a couple of times before, my initial instinct was to fly – Air Asia has about 8 flights per day and it is not over-expensive. But at the suggestion of a friend we took the bus – and it was a very good experience.
Volunteering at the Youth Charity Foundation, Thailand
Lone takes us for a visit to the YCF orphanage near Chiang Mai, where she volunteers on a regular basis. This is a facility that provides education and life skills to children who would otherwise have poor prospects.
Tips for Travelling on the Death Railway Tourist Train from Bangkok Thonburi to Nam Tok
The Death Railway tourist train runs twice daily from Thonburi station in Bangkok. Here are some hints and tips to help you be prepared and enjoy the journey.