Escape Hunt Bangkok – The Most Exciting New Entertainment Concept In Asia? Escape Hunt is a very exciting new game concept set to launch across Asia with the first location in Central Bangkok opening in early July, 2013. It is an adventure like no other – exciting, addictive, challenging, educational and above all, fun! You will [...]

Chiang Mai is a northern city in THailand and THailand’s second largest city after Bangkok. Not much happens here as it is miles from the ocean and in the middle of nowhere.

Thai-Farang (Thai word for foreigner) relations are a thing of constant discussion, frustration, amusement or even pain depending upon your level of personal involvement. To many bystanders or internet viewers in the West they are even a focus of ridicule or disdain. Whatever your view, you might find this explanation of them at the levels of perception, intellect and reasoning an unusual and enlightening take on an old chestnut but please do remember this is a very subjective personal view…

Thailand – Bangkok, Thailand – Guide to doing business in Thailand – read this first!… by The Guru I lived and worked in Thailand for many years and I want to share my insights with you on doing business there.  As with most things in Thailand (LOS – Land Of Smiles), things are not always [...]

China – Hong Kong, China – What Have The Chinese Done To Hong Kong?… – The Guru I have been to Hong Kong a few times recently and I thought it was about time I give you my take on this extraordinary place!  I first went there as a teenager at 18 years old and [...]

How to spot a Thai Ladyboy or Katoey

Thailand – Bangkok, Thailand – Is It Safe To Travel Around Thailand?… by The Guru Thailand experienced record growth during the late 90s and early 2000s and continues to attract a lot of tourists but all is not always what it seems.  In fact, those in the know call it a “parallel universe” as things [...]

Thailand – Bangkok, Thailand – Everything You Need to Know About Eating Out In Thailand!… by The Guru Thailand appears at first glance the most accessible of Asian countries which is why so many westerners choose to holiday here and often make their home here.  However, the culture and mentality can be very different so [...]

This is certainly not really a city and I am not really sure what it is, but it is a very surreal experience so maybe I’ll stick to the word “experience”! Having said that, an experience usually has a positive overtone but in the case of Angeles City there is precious little good to be said about it so maybe I’ll settle for ‘The Angeles Nightmare’!

Thailand – Bangkok, Thailand – Seven Deadly Sins – The Truth Before You Travel!… by The Guru Before we discuss Thailand, bear with me….. The ‘Seven Deadly Sins’, also known as the ‘Cardinal Sins’ or ‘Capital Vices’, is an attempt to list the most objectionable vices.  It has been used since early Christian times to [...]