Getting spanked in Bangkok
Sean Kjetil Nordbo Every time I go for a beauty treatment here in Thailand, I get spanked. The other day I went for a pedicure and the woman bent my toes back in…
2015
Going to Sipadan
My brother is coming to visit me in Thailand and apart from exploring the cities of Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur we are planning a dive trip to Sipadan on the…
An introduction to Singaporean food
I’ve been back from my trip to Singapore for about a week now, and while I’ve mostly finished digesting from my six-day noodle bender, I feel like I’ve only begun…
Pomelo or Som-o
Did you know the largest citrus fruit on the planet can grow as large as a soccer ball? Due to its enormous size, it is often called the ‘king of…
Muay Thai – Thai Boxing
Boxing clever Muay thai kick boxing is going global, while preserving its ancient roots. Movies and live matches are making the sport a ‘must-see’ spectacle, while ever more visitors study…
Hot! Hot!
I uncover some really cool facts about chillies. Surprisingly, chillies were not known in South-east Asia – home to many of the world’s hottest cuisines – until the New World…
Noi – a typical thai bargirl
I was born into a small village in Isaan, in the north east of Thailand. My mother and father worked hard as farmers and did there very best to give…
Walking ATM-machines in Thailand
The 10 commandments below have over the years become a local joke for the locals that live in Thailand. They are not originally written by me, I have just picked…
Messy Air Asia
My only experience with Air Asia was a flight from Chiang Mai to Bangkok a year or so ago. I remember it as pretty ordinary with the exception of some…
Bintan – A whole new world
Taking a ferry from Singapore to the island of Bintan, Indonesia for a relaxing break. Being a stone’s throw from Singapore those who are time-starved can get some R&R just…