Singapore’s SilkAir is stepping up its flight cooperation with Bangkok Airways to make Koh Samui its third port of call in Thailand. SilkAir will offer three flights a week from Singapore to Koh Samui under a code share with Bangkok … Continue reading
I am very strict with my packing and have everything in its right place. I never change a rule. I hardly use anything in the hotel room. I wheel my own wardrobe in and that’s it. Charlie Watts Well done, … Continue reading
Some beach somewhere, there’s a big umbrella casting shade over an empty chair. Palm trees are growing, warm breezes blowing. I picture myself there, some beach somewhere. (Unknown) I’m glad that the chair’s in the shade! But how about a … Continue reading
The true traveller is he who goes on foot, and even then, he sits down a lot of the time. Colette (1873-1954) Paris from My Window, 1944 When you’re on holiday you may not want to spend each and every … Continue reading
Tell me what you eat, I’ll tell you who you are. Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. Ooooh … spooky! But how does he cope when all who have visited Koh Samui start cooking Thai-style as soon as they get home? Thai cuisine is … Continue reading
Broadly speaking, the short words are the best, and the old words best of all. Winston Churchill, 1874-1965 So…to Ko or (not) to Koh? That is the question! Both small words, but you will probably see them many, many times … Continue reading
There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. (Kenneth Grahame, 1859-1932) Landlubber or yachtsperson? No matter which, because if you are with us at this minute you won’t be able to escape … Continue reading
Are you suggesting that coconuts migrate? (Monty Python) Well, silly Monty Python, of course they do. Using the oceans to spread their huge coconut seeds (each fully grown one weighs approximately 4.4 kgs / 3.2lbs) the coconut palm has populated … Continue reading
You haven’t seen a tree until you’ve seen its shadow from the sky. (Amelia Earhart, 1897-1937) Thai Airways (THAI) celebrated its 50th birthday in 2010, and on 1st April this year it finalised 40 years of a service to Sydney, … Continue reading
Our wedding was many years ago. The celebration continues to this day. (Gene Perret) You will want to remember your wedding day in the years to come too, so it’s got to be with the right people – and in … Continue reading