Lok Krathong is one of Thailand’s most important holidays, the “festival of lights” which honors the spirit of the river. On November’s full moon, people will come out to the rivers to float a “krathong”, a banana leaf basket with flowers and candles.
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Video: A Taste of Kansai
In Part I of our new Japan travelogue series, Beer and Ice Cream, we arrive in Osaka, explore Kuromon Market, visit Osaka Castle, go to Kyoto, have some beer, and eat some ice cream. Our trip begins in Japan’s Kansai region, and it’s all about food !!! We also have a little trouble with the legendary Love Rock.
Siem Reap: Five Things to do (Besides Visiting More Temples)
The Cambodian town Siem Reap is often overshadowed by its nearby ancient temples. And that’s a shame; the city has a number of real gems. So what can you do in Siem Reap besides visiting Angkor Wat?
Comic #12 – Island Life
We wanted a rustic experience, and that’s sure what we got!
Happy Halloween 2016
Happy Halloween!
Video: Halloween Special 2016 – The Legend of Pumpkin Mike
It turns out that “regular” pumpkins are horrendously expensive in Bangkok.
Video: Halloween Special 2015 – Jack-o-Melon
To get into the spirit (haha) of Halloween, today we taste some spooky pumpkin pudding flavored Kit Kats from Japan, and figure out how to make a jack-o-lantern when you can’t find a suitable pumpkin to carve.
Drinking Rare Local Sake at Himeji Castle, Japan
Sake! (in a box!?)
I knew it all along!
Comic #11 – Halloween!
Happy (almost) Halloween from Bangkok, Thailand!
Being an expat in Thailand is great! But holiday season always feels a bit weird.
Video: A Weekend in Vientiane – Laos
Michael and Pinky take a weekend trip to Vientiane, the capital of the Lao People Democratic Republic (Laos). It is one of the smallest capital cities in the world, and less than an hour flight from Bangkok.
LB convert 