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
The only good is knowledge; and the only evil is ignorance. (Socrates, 469 BC – 399 BC) • Thailand is made up of over 1,400 islands; Koh means ‘island’ • The total land area is approx 513,000 sq kms (198,000 … Continue reading
The world makes up for all its follies and injustices by being damnably sentimental. (Thomas H Huxley) When you think about it, we are indeed a sentimental lot. All those films we weep over, the books we read, blinking rapidly, … Continue reading
There is no excellent beauty that hath not some strangeness in the proportion. (Sir Francis Bacon, 1561-1626) What I may think is an absolutely glorious beach, may not of course appeal to everyone. And when you’re talking about beaches, what … Continue reading
Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuite of happiness: it is generally the by-product of other activities. Aldous Huxley (1894-1963). Have you tried football-golf yet? Surprisingly, this is a combination of football and golf, and its great fun for … Continue reading
Every man is the builder of a temple called his body. (Henry David Thoreau, 1817-1862). That quote is obviously from pre-PC days! But whether man or woman, are you thinking of improving on the original version of your body? Or … Continue reading
A little madness in the Spring is wholesome even for the King. (Emily Dickinson). It’s still rather chilly out there, and the pretty snow has all gone, so now’s the time to get those holiday brochures out and start planning. … Continue reading
How to say a few words and avoid some cultural faux pas. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Your holiday on Koh Samui island will be so much more rewarding and fun (sanuk) if you can say a … Continue reading
According to travel writer Naomi Lindt, Koh Samui ranked number 3 in the New York Times 2011 list of must places to visit A toned-down version of Phuket, heavy on wellness and food. As Thailand’s third-largest island, Koh Samui isn’t … Continue reading