Category: Places I Am Traveling

Phuket – Some Unexpected Adventures in Food and Fun

by [email protected] | Aug 11, 2019 | Phuket, Places I Am Traveling, Southeast Asia, Thailand

If you know about me, you know I previously served in the US Air Force for 24 years. What you may not know is that while I was posted in Bangkok I used to support the US Navy ship visits when they’d pull into port at Phuket. Honestly I didn’t have a whole...

Koh Phayam – An Amazing Thailand Island Getaway!

by [email protected] | Apr 18, 2019 | Koh Phayam, Places I Am Traveling, Southeast Asia, Thailand

As I live in Bangkok, one of my favorite ways to get away from the hustle and bustle of the Big Mango is to get some beach time. Koh Samed is an easy and inexpensive 3 hour bus ride, and Koh Chang is just a couple of hours further. However, during the peak tourist...

Dushanbe, Tajikistan – Things To See and Places To Eat!

by [email protected] | Apr 8, 2019 | Central Asia, Dushanbe, Places I Am Traveling, Tajikistan

I would imagine that it’s rare to find Dushanbe, Tajikistan on most folks bucket list of travel destinations. However, if you’ve ever wanted to travel the famous Silk Road route or explore the unspoiled beauty of the Pamir Mountain Range then you may just...

Edinburgh, Scotland – Great Places to Eat, Drink, and See

by [email protected] | Jan 28, 2019 | Edinburgh, Europe, Places I Am Traveling, Scotland, United Kingdom

As a food lover, Edinburgh is one of my favorite European city travel destinations. Scottish cuisine is amazing–delicious Aberdeen Angus steaks, incredibly fresh seafood (salmon heaven, I tell you), and a focus on fresh complimenting veggies that extend much...

Pakse, Laos – Land of Waterfalls and Beauty

by [email protected] | Dec 21, 2018 | Laos, Pakse, Places I Am Traveling, Southeast Asia

Laos has always had a special place in my heart. Luang Prabang is one of my favorite getaway destinations from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. So when I was invited to participate in a sponsored trip to the Champasak District of Laos I was both honored and excited....

Paro, Bhutan – Entering the Land of the Thunder Dragon!

by [email protected] | Sep 25, 2018 | Bhutan, Paro, Places I Am Traveling, South Asia

In the native Bhutanese language of Dzongkha Bhutan is called Druk Yul which is translated as “Land of Thunder Dragon”. It got this name because of the intense thunderstorms that rushed through the valleys from the Himalayas. In those early days the...