Category Archives: Thailand

Weekly Update (June 18, 2007)

  I guess there is always something to update when it comes to The World by Road… finding the time and some internet is the key I guess. We have been in Thailand for about a week now and are currently in Phuket. We head north tomorrow and hope to make our way to Bangkok […]

Did You Know? (Popular Brands Translated)

Coming across new and interesting food and beverages is always an exciting part of The World by Road. We are exposed to new smells, tastes and products whether we want to or not. Every now and then, there are some some reminders of home. If you didn’t know it, Coca Cola is pretty much everywhere […]

Ropes, Climbing Shoes and Bamboo Tatoos

We have been in Thailand now for about a week and have already experienced some pretty cool things. After crossing the border, we drove through to Krabi (pronounced grabi) province and Ao Nang. From Ao Nang, it is a short longtail boat ride to Ton Sai and Railay beach. Ton Sai and Railay are home […]

What’s your favorite country?

After traveling to over 60 different countries over the last 4 years, the question i get most is "What’s your favorite country?" I have always answered by saying "It’s so hard to pick just one." But now that I’m back in Thailand I’m finding that there’s just something about this place that i love. Maybe […]

Crossing New Frontiers

Just as soon as we seem to get used to the country we are in and become good friends with people we have met, it is time to pack up and leave. I guess leading a nomadic life is one of the things you have to deal with when it comes to a trip like this. […]