During the five years that they took to build my local skytrain station, I was busy planning all of the trips that I would do with my bicycle in Bangkok. Unfortunately, about a year or so before it opened, they banned regular bicycles from the train for much of the day. The only exception were […]
The Embassy of France in Thailand will open the French Ambassador’s Residence to the public as part of the “36th European Heritage Day”. This year the theme is “Arts and Entertainment”. The Residence of the French Ambassador to Thailand and the lobby of the French Embassy Chancery will be open to visitors on Saturday 21st […]
Updated: October 8, 2019 Hey guys! Welcome back to American Expats, a series that shows you what it’s like to live as an expat in cities around the world. Our latest interview is with Natalye, a California native who lives as an expat in Berlin with her German husband and son. Here, Natalye describes public nudity, her […]
Hey guys! Welcome back to American Expats, a series that shows you what it’s like to live as an expat in cities around the world. Our latest interview is with Natalye, a California native who lives as an expat in Berlin with her German husband and son. Here, Natalye describes public nudity, her obsession with German baked […]
In Paris, a rainy day is nothing unusual, especially in fall or winter. Yes, a rainy day can be a bummer if you have a picnic planned. But honestly, Paris can be lovely in the rain. Take it from me – I lived in Paris for a year, so I know very well what to […]
In the past ten years, I’ve lived abroad in three countries: Argentina, France, and most, recently, Uganda. As a result, I’ve learned that moving to another country will change you, in ways big and small. From what you to eat to how you see the world… and possibly even your accent. Here’s how living abroad […]
I’ve written a lot of posts about the Camino: what to pack, what surprised me most, the life lessons I learned. But the question that I’m asked time and time again is: How much does the Camino de Santiago cost? How much should I budget for it? I was surprised by how inexpensive the Camino […]
It’s funny, the things that finally set you off. Like, I’ve always presumed that I was a relatively hinged person, but here I am, utterly unhinged. For some of you, this will be unsurprising. Some of you will be thinking, “Geraldine, YOU WERE NEVER HINGED. YOU HAVE FEWER HINGES THAN A SLIDING DOOR.” And I […]
In May 2018, I spent six days walking the Hadrian’s Wall Path, an 84-mile trail that stretches across Northern England. The path follows Hadrian’s Wall, a 2,000-year-old Roman wall built by the emperor Hadrian. I absolutely loved my experience walking Hadrian’s Wall, and wanted to share my packing list as I haven’t found a Hadrian’s […]
The British Embassy Cenotaph has been successfully moved from the old compound on Ploenchit to the front lawn of the British Club. The unveiling ceremony took place on Thursday 29th August 2019 in the presence of Admiral Anthony Radakin, British Ambassador Brian Davidson and Colonel Roger Lewis, the British Defence Attaché. The war memorial had […]
I wish I could give you a straightforward answer. What with the stunning shorelines of Halong Bay in the North to the rolling sand dunes of Mui Ne in the South, and a collection of pristine islands off the coast. There is certainly no shortage of options when planning your Vietnam beach holidays. What’s great […]
(TW: this post discusses online abuse and includes screencaps and discussion of graphic, misogynistic, homophobic, and generally just horrifying language.) I’ve been studying online harassment for a while now. I find myself a case study more often than I would like, and when I present on the topic, my slides are often screencaps of abusive […]
When planning my Hadrian’s Wall Walk, the thing that overwhelmed me most was booking accommodation. It was hard to tell if the hotels were near the trail (a must), so I had to check distances manually on Google Maps. I was booking last minute, so a lot of hotels were already booked. Needless to say, […]
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The 5 villages of Cinque Terre, Italy, with their pastel-colored houses appeal to many travelers from across the world. And with good reason. The 5 towns dot the Ligurian coastline, the trails meander across the hills and the views are breathtaking from every angle. If you’re set on hiking in Cinque Terre, here are 10 […]