While the country is sunny and smiley, it’s also a cultural minefield for unintentionally committing a social sin. Some are obvious while others are more confusing. It can also be tricky to tell when you’re doing something wrong because, out of politeness, people may not say anything. Take it from someone who has done them […]
farang fail
This week: I look like a fat monkey with a big nose
Throughout everything I think it’s the little, daily, ordinary, maybe even mundane, things that count and that I want to remember. I’ll be starting a new weekly post that will focus on a random happening, anecdote or observation that occurred during the previous week. *** Traveling and living abroad opens you up to many unbelievable […]
Water, Water Everywhere….Songkran 2012
Suk-san wan songkran! (Happy Songkran!) It’s here. Oh boy, is it here. Starting two days ago I was already getting hit with water trying to get to class. That will be the last time I drive or wear a white shirt for the next several days…I learned my lesson very quickly. And lost some face […]