Winter 2018-2019 Chiang Mai, Thailand
December 29, 2019 Saturday Sightseeing in Bangkok I have been to Bangkok several times, and the negatives are “in your face” – it is very hot and humid all the time, it is crowded, and noisy. Getting around the city is challenging as there is always more traffic than the roads can handle, not unlike many other major cities. But if you are willing to pus aside the negatives, Bangkok is a wonderful city; the […]
Wednesday December 26 – Friday December 28, 2018 The Long Journey Across the Pacific Los Angeles to Bangkok Thailand via Incheon (Seoul), S. Korea The journey from Los Angeles to Bangkok is a long, long day of travel, It takes about 24 hours from leaving the house to arriving at the hotel in Bangkok. The drive to Los Angeles International is close to an hour, then it is advised to be at the airport 3 […]
Tuesday, December 25, 2018 Preparing to Return to Thailand for a Yoga-Focused Month I am about to return to Chiang Mai, Thailand for a month of yoga, part-time work, and enjoying the culture, sights, and food. Along the way, I’ll spend just one full day in Bangkok to see a few of my favorite sights: Wat Arun, the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, and the Jim Thompson House/Museum. This will be my seventh successive winter in Thailand […]
James the Intrepid Pilgrim 