Ghost Tower: Climbing Bangkok’s Abandoned Skyscraper
The skyscraper’s 43rd floor is the most haunted of them all. Treading carefully over piles of debris, I pick my way through musty darkness praying I won’t vanish into a hole.
Thailand
Beautiful photography, personal stories, and travel tips from my adventures in Thailand.
Welcome To Thailand!
Thailand is known for its ancient ruins, Buddist culture, and beautiful tropical beaches. The climate is characterized by monsoon rains and tropical summers.
Bangkok is of course top of many to-do lists, and I recommend at least a few days in the busy city before heading out to explore places like Chiang Mai in the North or the Islands of the South.
Where To Stay In Thailand
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Recent Articles
Rock Climbing Limestone Cliffs At Railay Beach
Giant pillars of karst limestone protrude into the sky around Railay Beach, home to some of the best rock climbing in the world. Even the monkeys love this place.
Possessed By Tattoos: Sak Yant Wai Kru Festival
Hordes of screaming men possessed by their magic Sak Yant tattoos run wildly towards a shrine, crashing into the human shield of soldiers protecting it.
Why You Shouldn’t Ride Elephants In Thailand
Everyone wants to ride elephants in Thailand. Including me. That was until I spent the day at an elephant sanctuary and learned the disturbing truth about this popular activity.
Blessed By A Monk: Getting A Magic Sak Yant Tattoo
Over 40 people watched in silence as a Thai monk repeatedly penetrated my flesh like a sewing machine. His needle sent waves of hot searing pain into my back.
Deep Water Soloing: Climbing Without Ropes
My forearms were burning. Sweat streamed into my eyes. There were no safety ropes. Suddenly I lost my grip on the rock and plummeted 35 feet off a cliff.
Scuba Diving Thailand’s Colorful Similan Islands
With a simple wave of my hand, glowing trails of green pixie dust materialized in the dark water. Had I become a wizard? Did someone slip me some LSD?
Why “Luggage Class” Is Much Better Than First-Class
Have you ever traveled luggage-class before? It’s like a billion times more awesome than first-class! These are just some of the reasons why.
Songkran Festival: A Wet & Wild Good Time
To celebrate the traditional New Year, Thailand’s crazy Songkran water festival is held every April all over the country. But the best place to be is Chiang Mai.