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By muimui, May 11, 2011 4:52 pm

I hope we don’t need any introductions. The couple of the week is Boris and MuiMui. While we were interviewing couples for our weekly couple section, we actually got asked to answer a few questions for Holly, who will be starting her travels in a few months. You can read the original interview on her blog [...]

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By muimui, April 18, 2011 2:26 pm

Being rejected for an India visa in Malaysia got us a bit down, but arriving in Bangkok for the third time, help boosted our energy. It seems like every time we have visa issues, Bangkok comes to the rescue. [...]

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By muimui, March 3, 2011 3:39 am

While doing a world tour or any long-term traveling, having a budget is essential to keep you going. However, there should be some room for splurges. What to splurge on completely depends on the individual. [...]

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By Boris, August 10, 2010 10:25 am

Before arriving in Bangkok, we only knew of the situation as portrayed in the western media and Internet:

Thai farmers are camping in the streets of Bangkok to show their displeasure with the current Prime Minister. They said he was too liberal and wanted the return of the former Prime Minister. Thaksin, who was elected democratically in 2001, became a victim of a coup during a diplomatic trip and was ousted in 2006. He is known for his pro peasant policies and is behind the first universal social security in Thailand, which allows access to public hospitals for all.

In short, supporters of the former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, are commonly called the Red Shirts. The supporters of the current Prime Minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, are called the Yellow Shirts. [...]

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By muimui, August 8, 2010 4:58 am

During our first visit to Bangkok, we were not that impressed with the city and it was partly due to the heat rash I got. Giving things (and people) a second chance is a philosophy we have adopted.

This time around, we stayed with our friends, Noel and Wan, who graciously invited us to their home. We were definitely in a different part of town. Everything was new. There were huge shopping malls and public transportation all around us. [...]