Plog – Paulie's Blog

Plog: Paulie’s Blog

  • One of the perils that await you off the beaten track

    When on a motorcycle in southeast Asia, be careful of road conditions and drive a semi-automatic or manual bike. Drive slowly, then go slower. 🙂

  • Volunteering in Maesot: Who are the Karen and why should you care?

    The Karen ethnic group in Myanmar/Burma has been in conflict for over half a century. Many are internally displaced within their own country, and many have fled across the border into Thailand. This article details some of the situation here in the border town of Mae Sot, Thailand.

  • Un-comfort zones point to our true fears

    Often our anxieties are not our true fears, but a trigger for other deep-rooted fears we hold. Look outside your comfort zone for your true fears. English Teaching is one such of mine.

  • Overland travel is good for you

    Travelling by air is viewed as far more convenient than any other, and in many ways it is. But air travel more expensive than overland (train, bus and sea) travel and in many ways far less convenient. It’s worth considering all that you can gain, as well as save, by taking the slower option.

  • Coffee free living – a follow up

    A follow up article to outline some of the effects and withdrawal symptoms that going on a caffeine-free diet has brought about.

  • Coffee – are you in control of your addiction?

    Do you need a coffee in the morning before you’re functional? Is your day not complete without it? Then you’re probably addicted to caffeine and the cycle will continue until you become aware of it!

  • Thai Tourist Visa run to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    The basic information for applying for a Thai Visa in the Thai Consulate in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Be sure to check out my travel map where the consulate/embassy is marked.

  • West Bali Delights

    Last week I wrote about my eastward Bali pilgrimage and just how much I loved it.  In a similar vein, I spent my final 2~3 days on the island travelling to and from, and staying in, West Bali and just as with the East, I highly recommend it as a place to visit if you…

  • Hooked on Prostitution

    Travelling in South-east Asia presents you with a very distinct sex-tourism industry. Prostitution is rampant, but what drives these girls to this lifestyle choice? Is it all down to poverty? Are they trafficked? Turns out they’re not, so why do they do it?

  • East Bali and why you should go

    A description of my experience travelling to East Bali, including Besakih, Tulamben, Amed, Candidasa, Amlapura, Tirta Gangga.

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