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Meet Off-the-beaten-path explorer: Alex Martin
Posted on June 16, 2013 | No CommentsOff The Beaten Path Interviews An inside look at Earth’s explorers Today’s interview is with a long-time friend of the Where Sidewalks End community. It is my honour to introduce... -
Becoming possessed by Sak Yant tattoos: Wai Kru Festival in Thailand
Posted on April 1, 2013 | 16 CommentsSak Yant Bamboo Tattoo Ceremony Thailand tattoos come to life during Wai Kru The Wai Kru ceremony at Wat Bang Phra has got to be up there with one of the... -
Let’s do the time-warp again – Exploring Bangkok’s retro Scala Cinema
Posted on March 27, 2013 | 12 CommentsScala Cinema, Bangkok A movie theatre with a retro art deco twist Located right in the heart of one of the busiest business areas of Bangkok, this is not your... -
Bangkok’s “Tubtim” Fertility Shrine aka Penis Ville BKK
Posted on March 22, 2013 | 16 CommentsThe Shrine of Goddess Tubtim A fertility shrine with a strong focus on the male phallus I’ve seen a lot of peculiar shrines in my time, though none with an... -
Bangkok’s haunted temple: the ghost story of Mae Nak
Posted on March 18, 2013 | 14 CommentsDo you believe in Ghost Stories? Mae Nak of Phra Khanong may be more than just a legend There is a popular legend of a ghost who resides in one... -
Rot Fai Market: an official weekend hangout of vintage-loving Thai hipsters
Posted on March 14, 2013 | 12 CommentsTalad Rot Fai (The Train Market) Bangkok’s very unique vintage market and hangout If there’s one thing Thailand has in excess, it’s places to sell new junk. I’ve never seen... -
Songkran: The world’s biggest water fight!
Posted on March 11, 2013 | 16 CommentsSongkran Festival (สงกรานต์) Chiang Mai edition I’ll have to admit, nothing can truly prepare you for Songkran in Thailand. Just like the western New Year’s celebrations, Songkran is regarded with... -
Do chickens fly? This Bangkok Restaurant believes they should
Posted on March 7, 2013 | 2 CommentsKa-Tron Restaurant Bangkok’s home of the Flying Chicken Chicken is one of Thailand’s most eaten meats. It’s right up there with pork and prawn. You can often ask for it... -
Koh Kret: A Bangkok Island made by slaves only centuries ago
Posted on March 4, 2013 | 12 CommentsKoh Kret, Thailand An island with it’s own culture The Chao Phraya river slowly snakes it’s way through Bangkok and into the mouth of the sea. For centuries it has... -
Photo Essay: Sak Yant Bamboo Tattoos in Thailand
Posted on January 29, 2013 | 6 CommentsThis is a photo essay on the temple Wat Bang Phra, just outside Bangkok in Thailand. This is where I got my Sak Yant bamboo tattoo with my brother by a...
