A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Costa Rica

Not exactly where it all began, but before I was dodging and/or killing some of the most deadly snakes in the Western Hemisphere I decided to drive vice fly to Costa Rica (CR). I mark the beginning of this adventure in the epicenter of the Redneck Riviera (Panama City, FL) where I purchased a four wheel drive … Continue reading A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Costa Rica →

Discover Chiang Rai, Thailand

Not the larger and better known city of Chiang Mai, but Chiang Rai, in Northern Thailand deserves your attention. I am a retired USMC infantry officer and have seen more than a few interesting places, some of which I even liked. One of them is located in the Chilean Lake District in the Lake Villarrica … Continue reading Discover Chiang Rai, Thailand →

Thai Visa run to Lao PDR (part II)

I catch the slow bus (stops seemingly everywhere and anywhere along the way) from Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong, Thailand. By the way this is the heart of the ancient Lanna kingdom and arguably is the birthplace of modern Thailand. After a couple of hours I get off the bus now with chicken feathers and … Continue reading Thai Visa run to Lao PDR (part II) →

Thai Visa run to Laos

A dear friend was struck by tragedy late last year when her business partner stole all their company's assets and split the scene. I spent most of April of this year with her to help put her back on her feet. She is not 'there' yet but at least we got her off the streets … Continue reading Thai Visa run to Laos →