One of the great things about running a travel website is that you get to meet other travelers. While in England this summer, I received an offer to explore the English city of Bristol with Heather. Around England, I’d explain my route through the country and people would universally go, “Bristol? There’s not much there.” Needless [...]
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Khao Yai National Park
September 22, 2008 – 10:45 am
Khao Yai National Park is located about 2.5 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 have always heard great things about the park, but, despite living in Thailand for a few years, [...]
Paris: The City of Love
August 25, 2008 – 4:47 pm
Paris. Poets, artists, playwrights, writers, journalists, statesmen and more 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. And, like the millions [...]
Observations Made While in England
August 14, 2008 – 1:06 pm
A month spent traveling 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 [...]
Oxford
August 12, 2008 – 11:25 am
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 [...]