And We’re Back!

As some of you might have noticed, this site was down for about 36 hours earlier this week. This would be because I am too …

In the Emerald City

It is good to be back in the Western world, even though its leadership seems to be fraught with even more idiocy than I had …

Of Monkeys and Princesses

We are in Ubud, Bali. Ubud is the arts capital of the island, with more painters, sculptors, textile artists, musicians and dancers than I could …

Nobody Home

I am torn. Bali is a magical place. Physical beauty aside, there is a sense in the air that magic is possible, that your hopes, …

Things I’ll Miss, Part 2

I’m leaving Thailand tomorrow. It’s strange, but with all this back-and-forthing, certain places are beginning to feel like second homes to me – Koh Tao …

Diving at Sail Rock

On Tuesday, a bunch of DMTs (Divemasters in training), instructors and other folk (like me and my dive buddy) all chartered a boat and headed …

Crazy Bastards Everywhere

What with the ticket fiasco, I’ve had to spend considerable extra time in Bangkok. Fortunately, I have made a few friends in Bangkok over the …

Happy V.D.!

That’s right, folks. It’s time for that simpering, odious Hallmark-brand holiday again. That special day when couples smugly trot through town showing off, or break …