Khao Yai National Park is located about 2 1/2 hours north of Bangkok and is one of Thailand’s best national parks. Established in 1962, it was Thailand’s first national park and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
I had always heard great things about the park but, despite living in Thailand for a few years, [...]
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Paris: The City of Love
Paris. Poets, artists, playwrights, writers, journalists, statesmen have all written about it. All came to Paris and walked away in love. It’s hard not to fall in love with Paris. It’s a magical place and I can see why so many flock here. Paris exudes culture, sophistication, and style. Like the millions before me, [...]
Observations Made While in England
A month in England and I certainly learned a lot about the country. A month in any country will teach you something. Cultures only really open up to you when you spend a long time in one. There’s only so much to notice in a few days. It’s part of the reason I like to [...]
Oxford
Oxford, founded sometime during the 9th century, expanded during the middle ages as a center for learning- first theology, then medicine, and then law. Over the centuries, more departments have been added to the university and now you can study with the best and brightest in any field.
The small city of Oxford is basically one [...]
The Lake District
The Lake District is located in Cumbria on the northwest coast of England about an hour from the Scottish border. The Lake District is to Northern England what Cornwall is to the south and I can’t figure out which one I enjoyed more. They’re both beautifu. The Lakes are a result of the last Ice [...]
England in Pictures
On this fine Sunday, let’s all relax and enjoy the beauty of England.
London
Salisbury
Cornwall
Bristol
Bath
Plymouth
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Bath
Built centuries ago by the Romans, Bath is one of the most beautiful, historic, and visited cities in England. The Romans came here when they invaded Britain because of the hot springs that bubbles up from the Earth. The local people thought this place had spiritual significance and, when the Romans came, they too felt [...]
Cornwall
After I left Salisbury, I headed west to Cornwall, the furthest west you can go in England. The county is filled with farms, small towns (I stayed in Lostwithiel- population 3,000), and tiny fishing villages. Cornwall is usually referred to as the backwater of England and its residents as rubes. Its image in England is [...]
Salisbury
A stunning, hour and a half train ride through the English countryside takes you to Salisbury, home of the famous Stonehenge. It’s an easy day trip but I found that Salisbury has a lot more to offer and, in fact, Stonehenge is the least impressive part of the town.
Salisbury has been an important site throughout [...]
The Saturday City: Bristol