Monthly Archives: June 2014

George Town Funtown

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Eddie

Despite I had told myself that I must get out and about exploring Penang more better this time, I’ve fallen yet again into George Town’s wonderfully wacky vortex. Apart from the motorcycles (which, let’s be clear, are a HUGE black … Continue reading →

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Durian Party Tonite, Muthafuckas!

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Eddie

For readers of this blog, Lindsay and Rob should need no introduction. The curators of the Year Of The Durian Website Of Total Thrash-Ass Awesomeness™, they are without a shred of doubt Durianism’s First Couple, beloved by all comers lucky … Continue reading →

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Out The Gate

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Eddie

To begin with, two stray photos from Thailand. The first, from my last day in Trat, pushes many of ye olde buttons: Street-scene, black-and-white, motorcycle helmet, probing eyes, interesting “business” (the rain-slickers), to borrow some terminology from the cinema. Dig … Continue reading →

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Bangkok No. 1

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Eddie

Stepped off the bus at Ekkamai (Bangkok’s intercity Bus Terminal serving Eastern provinces), burnt my bare feet on the tarmac, and was promptly flagged down by a copper and subjected to a bag search — “Police Check”, as he informed … Continue reading →

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Days Of Gluttony

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Eddie

Been here in Trat since Tuesday; heading to Bangkok tomorrow, and then on to Penang. It’s not so much the rain that kept me from going to one of the islands – though it’s been coming down in almost non-stop … Continue reading →

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