Category Archives: Journal

United we fly

My very dear friend Natalie has been visiting Thailand, Cambodia and Laos the past couple of weeks and I’ll be sure to write about that sometime soon. I’ll see if I can get her to publish her top 10 myths, … Continue reading

Posted in Japan, October 2007, Journal | Comments Off

Dreary, drab and dull

October is the peak of the rainy season in Thailand. And although for a while it did not rain at all and there was even a hint of ‘winter’ kicking in early this year, the past week has been dreadful. … Continue reading

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Neung bpee

This morning one year (neung bpee) ago, I landed in Bangkok with my suitcases full of clothes and no ticket home. Actually, I had no home to return to anymore. Thailand was going to be my home for a while, … Continue reading

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What do you mean a single entry 3 month visa?

The reason for this trip was to get a new visa. After the trip, many people told me I can actually get the visa I need in Thailand. But our lawyer told me I have to fly abroad to get … Continue reading

Posted in Journal, Singapore, September 2007 | Comments Off

Singapore, boring Singapore

Just about exactly 6 months ago I was in Singapore for the first time and encountered a city which I thought was a bit boring. This was really confirmed on the weekend. I arrived in Singapore a few days early … Continue reading

Posted in Journal, Singapore, September 2007 | Comments Off

Tiger Airways, not recommended

Found myself at the airport again this morning. It was about 24 hours since I arrived back from Delhi and I’m now heading towards Singapore for a few days. I booked a ticket on Tiger Airways, one of those low-cost … Continue reading

Posted in Journal, Singapore, September 2007 | Comments Off

From car to plane

Every time I leave Delhi I have to make my way through the very old and painfully dying Delhi airport. It always surprises me how things work there and how many people must be working at this airport. I’m flying … Continue reading

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Katoey in India

Lady or ladyboy? In Thailand, transexuals are called ‘katoey’ and are a very common sight. They are accepted within society, not fully but definitely to a certain degree. Department stores for example will knowingly hire them to man (har har) … Continue reading

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Back in the old airport

When I first came to Thailand, the plane landed at Don Mueang airport. The last time I had been there was when I landed at the airport on September 6th, 2006 when I was moving here. Shortly after, the new … Continue reading

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A day in Khao Yai

So, so jealous!
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