Hi, I’m Karl - a long-time traveller to Thailand, splitting my time between the UK and the far north of Thailand.
I’ve been visiting since 2004 and still find new things to love every trip.
I share my experiences, thoughts, and travel moments here on my site and across my socials.
Three Whale Rock, or Hin Sam Wan (หินสามวาฬ), is one of those places in Thailand that looks almost too unusual to be real. Hidden away in Bueng Kan Province in northeastern Thailand, the huge sandstone formations of Phu Sing look remarkably like three whales swimming…
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From WordPress to Publii (with a Little Help from AI) This isn’t a tutorial. It’s the story of how I took my slightly tired WordPress blog, pulled it apart, moved it into Publii, used AI to help me rewrite half the thing, and then pushed…
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Tucked away in the northeast of Chiang Rai province, Phu Chi Fa is one of those rare places that feels untouched — a mountaintop viewpoint where the world slows down and nature takes over. If you’re exploring northern Thailand and want a sunrise you’ll never…
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Football in Thailand is more than a sport — it’s culture, identity, and a shared national heartbeat. From the rise of the War Elephants to the growth of the domestic Thai League, the country has built a footballing story filled with passion, resilience, and ambition.
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Loy Krathong is one of Thailand’s most beautiful and beloved festivals — a night when rivers, lakes, and canals glow with thousands of floating candles. While Songkran celebrates renewal with water and joy, Loy Krathong celebrates release, reflection, and gratitude. Held on the full moon…
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