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What’s Alex going to do with that scorpion?
The photo above shows Alex looking fondly at his recent purchase – bought from a market vendor on Khaosan Road, Bangkok.
With over 8 million residents, Bangkok is one of the busiest capital cities in the world. I was filled with anticipation and slight dread at arriving in this metropolis after spending two years
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Death Railway
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An Accidental Trip to a World Wonder
Thai visas last for 30 days from the time you enter the country. Upon arrival you are supposed to provide proof of onward travel within the visa period. So, a few days before leaving New Zealand Sarah and I sat in a pub and booked two tickets out of Thailand for 29 days after the date that Sarah was to arrive. There were two requirements for these tickets
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New Year in Koh Mak
Koh Mak is one of the smaller islands off the south coast of Thailand near the Cambodian border. From what I can tell, Koh Mak’s economy is largely based on rubber plantations but like many of the islands around this area, expanding tourism is also starting to play an important role.
- At Sea, Cook Islands, Fakarava, Fatu Iva, Gambier Islands, Hiva Oa, Las Perlas, Mangareva, Mangareva, Marquesas, Minerva Reef, Niue, Nuku Hiva, Pitcairn, Rarotonga, Southern Pacific Ocean, Tahanea, Tahuata, Taravai, Tonga, Tuamotus, VaVa'U
Alex’s Photo Picks from the Last Two Years
As you are probably aware Sarah and I have been in Thailand for the last 6 weeks or so, bar a one-week side-trip to Cambodia for the sake of getting our Thai visas renewed inexpensively. It’s been wonderful spending time with Sarah’s parents and exploring places by land. There have also been moments of nostalgia. I’ve spent this morning looking through our photographs for the last two years
