Starbucks. It seems every civilized place on the planet has at least one. On any continent they are all exactly alike. The only difference is the décor on the mugs. I consider them collectibles. I have no more room on the shelves in my kitchen for them, but I still buy one wherever I go. In fact, I am a [...]

Very random. If you don’t feel like following me through the trees jumping from limb to limb, catch me next time. Thai Language: If I say it is different, will you say “duh”? I know there are many languages where intonation is so important that it changes the entire meaning of words. Thai is one of those. The intonation is [...]

Sitting in a Starbucks in Chiang Mai I feel like I am in a familiar place. This could be the Starbucks in Perth, in Lima, in Panama City, West Los Angeles, NYC or Dubai. Every civilized place on the planet has at least one. Sorry Bocas. Chiang Mai has like seven.  On any continent they are all exactly alike. The [...]