For maximum tranquility and few hassles, avoid staying in crowded beach regions like Patong where some lanes are filled with ‘girly bars’. The serene cove at Surin is particularly appealing for a honeymoon or couples getaway: the water is crystal clear; the streets are compact, so amenities...
Tuesday, April 2: Tuesday morning we fought the crowds at the port to take an hour-long boat to Isla Bela, a tranquil oasis with an aqua cove, thatched gazebos, beach beds, and a little wooden swing where everybody posed for pictures. Mike was having stomach problems and was worried ...
The university is near Fuchinobe Station, on the JR Yokohama Line, in the southwest outskirts of Tokyo. During that time, I explored every bit of Tokyo that I could, plus I went to Mount Fuji and Hakone, Kamakura, Enoshima, Yokohama, Nikko, and many other places within the vicinity of ...
A short bit more hiking takes me to Deer Lick Shelters, the last shelter(s) in Pennsylvania and the last paired shelter I remember on the trail. It’s possible I just missed ones further south, but I’m guessing this is some sort of weird Pennsylvania thing. I stop, mention my plans ...