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The Art of Eating

Having enjoyed many meals alone while on the road, I like to watch people eat. Not what they are eating really, but what they are doing while they eat. This often makes me compare things to Montreal, my hometown and a real “foodie” city. At home we are all chefs, or so we pretend to be when we dine in.
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Bangkok Burns

One Month Later… Bangkok after the turmoil

One month later I can finally open my closet and choose a top of any colour without wondering how it will be perceived by others. I can even wear my yellow tank top under my red rain coat if I wish. Because Bangkok seems 100% back to normal, one month later. Well, almost back to normal. The streets are cleared
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Leaning Buddha

Ayuthaya

It felt like the hottest day of the year when we went to Ayuthaya. Equipped with: hat, water,  sunscreen, t-shirt, long pants and comfortable shoes, I still could not fight the urge to pass out after our temple spree. Getting to Ayuthaya from Bangkok was really easy. We opted for a local train (no air-con…)  which only cost 20 Baht
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No farting please

Signs – Thailand

A quick post with some funny things I’ve seen so far… #1: No farting please! It was my roommate who brought this one to my attention. It was in the van we took from Victory Monument on our weekend getaway to  Samet Island. I love it that the passing of gas is depicted as explosive for emphasis. Either way it is straight
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