A couple of years old, but still hillarious… This video made waves over the internet when it came out and made Russell Peters (comedian from good ol’ Canada) an instant success. At45 minutes, you might need to set aside some time to watch the whole thing. Do it if you have the time, because Peters’ … Continue reading Somebody gonna get a hurtin'…Thailand Blocks YouTube
Tag: Culture
Bananas or Eggs… you decide.
(Taking a snooze at some World Dance exhibition… nice shirt, eh?) I have to apologize to all the readers of my blog (…all two of you?) about not posting anything recently, but I've been really busy with work, school and life. And on top of that my portable harddrive decided it didn't like me and … Continue reading Bananas or Eggs… you decide.
I'm yellow but that's ok.
(The bridge and platform design for the bar on the 54th floor of the State Tower) Sitting on top of Bangkok is an amazing experience. If you’ve never been to a roof top bar, I highly recommend, if only just once. Could it be that Bangkok is a beautiful city? Going up 50+ floors to … Continue reading I'm yellow but that's ok.
Two worlds collide
(Taken by Muriel, this is the typicall scene of shopping for meat at the markets in Thailand… it may look dirty, but this is the freshest meat you can find for cooking) Just in time for my cousins arrival, I was finally able to speak. It started about a week ago when i was sitting … Continue reading Two worlds collide
Sex in the United Nations (…it happens…)
Emergency Sex (and other desperate measures) gives a pretty good insight into the lives of three humanitarians / peacekeepers and the work they do towards the very holistic ideas of the United Nations. Its a book that highlights the struggles/conflicts we have in the 20th century with the real-life stories of these twenty-something peacekeepers. Full … Continue reading Sex in the United Nations (…it happens…)
Photographic review of the past month
(Taking a break from cycling around Kanachaburi, about a 3 hour North-west bus ride from Bangkok. This was right before we checked out a war memorial detailing the construction of the bridge and death of POWs made famous by the movie, the Bridge of River Kwai) The past month has been crazy mix of outdoor … Continue reading Photographic review of the past month
Christmas wasn’t that painful
(Scary looking dwarf under a Citibank-sponsored Christmas Tree beside the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel) Doesn’t Christmas freak you out a little? Doesn’t it seem weird that this is the “holiday” season, but for most people it doesn’t feel like a holiday? I’m assuming that more than half of Canada is stressing out at this time … Continue reading Christmas wasn’t that painful
It's getting festive!
(Joking around with friends while we wait for our food and drinks at Sofa Cafe/Bar) The holiday season is upon us and its getting crazy in the streets (and in the malls). Bangkok, seemingly the consumer capital of the world, is in full swing with sales here, deals there, and shopping everywhere. It's still a … Continue reading It's getting festive!
Sir, can I have some more?
In any country, McDonald's usually has one burger or meal that caters towards the local McDonald's loving population. In Thailand, this takes form in the McRice Burger… does that sound tasty to you? Having spent a total of about 2 years in Thailand, this was the first time I can remember eating a McDonald's meal … Continue reading Sir, can I have some more?
Banana-leaf-boats
Yesterday was the Loy Krathong festival in Thailand. This is where people get to the nearest body of water and drop a little banana leaf boat to pay respect to their ancestors and make offerings to the water (god?). Had a chance to make my own banana boat… it didn't really help my confidence level … Continue reading Banana-leaf-boats