THAILAND: Chiang Mai – The Big Chill

Posted by on Jan 25, 2019 in Uncategorized | 4 Comments
THAILAND: Chiang Mai – The Big Chill

I landed in Chiang Mai bleeding profusely from the wallet but regardless of the financial damage, had a great time. All of my shopping for all of this year’s birthday and Christmas presents is complete. After accumulating a lot of photos, it’s time to cool out for a few days, play catch up, and relax. […]

THAILAND: Bangkok – City of Smiles and Temptations

Posted by on Jan 15, 2019 in Uncategorized | 4 Comments
THAILAND: Bangkok – City of Smiles and Temptations

My last time in Thailand was twenty years ago when I made a trip to Phuket in order to take a dive boat up the coast to dive the Andaman Sea. The diving was truly inspired, and it was an epic voyage that led to side trips to Phi Phi Island and a visit to […]

Hong Kong: 1st. Stop – Southeast Asia Dive Tour

Posted by on Jan 5, 2019 in Uncategorized | 7 Comments
Hong Kong: 1st. Stop – Southeast Asia Dive Tour

It took thirty hours, three planes, a bus, and two taxis to make the trip to a smelly, cramped, shabby, dreadful hostel with a bed that squeaked. After one night in that hellhole, it was clear that new arrangements would have to be made. Upon awakening, I managed to get most of my money back, and […]