Camping in Northern Thailand to Watch the Geminid Meteor Showers

Camping in Northern Thailand to Watch the Geminid Meteor Showers

Camping is somewhat a right of passage for kiwis growing up. Myself, I did a bit around the lower North Island but mostly remember camping in the backyard during the summer in a blue triangular tent – tents have evolved from those days for sure. Since going to...
Bangkok Day Trip: Ayutthaya Temples & Boat Ride

Bangkok Day Trip: Ayutthaya Temples & Boat Ride

Cliff notes last four months: Took a job in Melbourne, lasted four months. Quit. Headed back towards Chiang Mai. When in Bangkok for two nights (post-Melbourne) the initial plan was to head out to the floating markets on the outskirts of Bangkok and see what’s...
Tip of Borneo Beach, the Best Beach I Have Seen?

Tip of Borneo Beach, the Best Beach I Have Seen?

Something I had not considered doing while in Borneo was checking out the beaches. However the first night an invite was extended to join a day trip to Tip of Borneo beach which sounded fun. A couple days later and we were off. Arriving at Mederka bus station thinking...
Night Golf In Chiang Mai At Stardome Golf Club

Night Golf In Chiang Mai At Stardome Golf Club

Thailand has not made it big in the golf world yet, their leading golfer being Thongchai Jaidee at 52nd in the world with Kiradech Aphibarnrat not far behind in 67th and both continue to get better. That does not mean they do not have quality golf courses around...
24 Hours In Shanghai, China

24 Hours In Shanghai, China

As per my flight to North America, where I had 24 hours in Seoul, Korea as part of a stopover I made sure to do the same with my flight from Vancouver to Philippines. However this time the stop over was 24 hours in Shanghai, China. Before landing, China Eastern...