by David Sandel | Jan 19, 2016 | Thailand
**Disclaimer: I received this Open Water dive package for free through a partnership with Go Beyond Asia. I enjoyed myself so much that I paid for the Advanced Open Water Certification with my own money and received no additional discount beyond the usual offer from...
by David Sandel | Aug 21, 2015 | Thailand, Travel
It’s hard to believe I’ve been here for two months already. My original 30-day tourist exemption is long over, and I extended that an additional 30 days by renewing at the Chiang Mai Immigration Office. I certainly could have done a border run and got...
by David Sandel | Aug 13, 2015 | Climbing, Thailand, Travel
Disclaimer: Affiliate links ahead. In Part 1 in the series of how I wished I packed for Thailand, I went over choosing the right luggage to carry everything. For this one, I want to go over all the climbing gear you should bring to totally ensure you find a partner....
by David Sandel | Aug 11, 2015 | Thailand, Travel
Disclaimer: In an attempt to put food on my plate, this post is just LADEN with affiliate links, but it is no less truthful or informative. And hopefully entertaining. Or something like that. I think. Part 1 in a series of how I wished I packed for Thailand. First up,...
by David Sandel | Jul 17, 2015 | Food, Thailand
Thailand Street Food F I N A L L Y the post you’ve all been waiting for… STREET FOOD IN THAILAND! The Bangkok and Chiang Mai edition. You can bet your ass there will be follow-up posts about food. It’s so damn amazing, and I know I haven’t...
by David Sandel | Jul 13, 2015 | Thailand
So now that I’ve convinced you to go to Ko Samet, I bet you’re wondering what the best possible way to get there is. Transportation to Ko Samet You’ve got 4 choices: Taximeter Minibus 2nd Class bus First Class bus Taximeter will be fastest, most...
