Since I’ve chosen to settle down in Houston for the time being, I’ve decided to start a new segment highlighting unique, unusual and impressive features of my urban hometown. Unfortunately, Houston doesn’t have the best reputation as a tourist destination…which is…
The Temples of Thailand, In Photos
Home to over 40,000 Buddhist temples and a 95% Buddhist population, Thailand is considered the most Buddhist country in the world. This religion has become a deeply ingrained and highly important part of Thailand’s culture, and is apparent in almost all…
Best of Bangkok in 1, 2, or 3 Days
Bangkok is one of the craziest cities I’ve ever been to. It’s truly a city of contrasts; new and old, beautiful and ugly, virtuous and sinful. There’s $2 street food and gourmet French restaurants; luxury fashion malls and cheap, cheap street vendors;…