Remembering my adventures
FEBRUARY 3, 2026 Kanchanaburi, located 3 hours west of Bangkok, is home to the legendary Bridge over the River Kwai and the "Death Railway". The movie "Bridge over the River Kwai" was actually filmed in Sri Lanka. We caught an early morning bus to Kanchanaburi. A local taxi (actually the back of a truck) offered to... Continue Reading →
FEBRUARY 2, 2026 I am covering two sites into one because the Ancient City had a replica of the Sanctuary of Truth, which we saw a couple of days later. The Ancient City is the world's largest outdoor museum. It is privately owned and was established in 1972. It covers 200 acres (320 hectares), in... Continue Reading →
JANUARY 27 - 31, 2026 Ayutthaya was a Kingdom or Empire in Siam (present-day Thailand) between 1351 and 1767. It was considered one of the three great powers of Asia, along with India and China. Archaeological evidence has proven that the area was a powerhouse pre-1300s, as far back as the 11th century. The kingdom's... Continue Reading →
JANUARY 20 - 26, 2026 We have gotten lazy (or smart) regarding transportation from the airport to our accommodation. On this trip, it has been cheaper to stay in hotels rather than Airbnb. When I make a reservation through Booking.com it gives me the option to book a taxi waiting at the airport and take... Continue Reading →
An Old Lady with a Backpack 