Fruits of Southeast Asia, Pt. 1 : Rambutan : เงาะ
(Updated May 4, 2016) Some of the tastiest tropical fruits are starting to appear in the markets, which means that the season is almost upon us. Many of these fruits are available...
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Happy Coronation Day 2014!
Today, May 5, is Coronation Day in Thailand. The first Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej took place on May 5, in 1950. His Majesty is the ninth King of the Chakri...
The Knesset Eliyahu Synagogue, Mumbai, India
We try to visit as many different places of worship as we can during our travels. Some of it is just for our own curiosity, but also, because I think others may also...
Royal Thai Food for a Hot, Tropical, Summer Day
(Updated April 21, 2017) Although you’ve probably sampled many different kinds of Thai food, unless you live in Thailand, you may have missed out on some of the most unique dishes. For centuries, Thai...
Coins of Thailand, Pt. 1, the 25 Satang
Both of us love to collect coins in every country we visit, and compete to see who has the most different ones at the end of the trip. Of course, after the...