From the Ultimate Thailand Explorers Pattaya Blog [originally published 9 January 2010].
The Sanctuary of Truth was under construction when we took a visit, but it was still remarkable. I love the Thai architectural style on the roofs.
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Published January 27, 2012 at 7:00 am |
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Published January 26, 2012 at 7:00 am |
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Yesterday’s post about my poor customer service experience with American Airlines is a perfect example of how airlines just don’t get it when it comes to customer service. Their philosophy and approach to customer service is like living in opposite-land. Here’s what I mean… Airlines Are Reluctant to Fix ANYTHINGI’ve had my baggage lost, my zippers pulled off, my baggage clips gone missing and my bags damaged. If something could happen to a suitcase, it has happened to mine. That’s the reality of flying. The conditions of carriage are so lengthy, and filled with so many loopholes, that the average traveler won’t have much recourse when the airlines destroys your baggage. 14 comments |
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Published January 25, 2012 at 7:00 am |
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While I generally like to keep things positive here on adventureswithben.com, I need to provide context to tomorrow’s pos on How Airline Customer Service is @ss Backwards by telling you a tale of woe today. Thank you in advance for indulging me. Let’s take a look at how American Airline’s Baggage Policy, and follow-up Customer Service were great examples of failure… Published January 24, 2012 at 7:00 am |
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Hey Adventurers, If you’ve got exciting travel plans this year, you may want to consider upgrading your travel gear (it’s an important travel tip). And if a backpack is on that list, I’ve got a great recommendation – the Guerrilla Pack Voltij Backpack*. In 2005, when I took my first backpacking trip through Europe I carried with me a Columbia Europacker (photo) (no longer in production). It’s served me well over the past 7 years, but is starting to show signs of fatigue and knowing now what I know about travel and what I need, a new backpack was in order. Published January 23, 2012 at 7:00 am |
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I’m not a backpacker. Not a backpacker in the sense that I travel around the world for months at a time and live out of my backpack. But I am a traveler that loves traveling with a backpack. I love carrying my belongings on my back (and some in the front as displayed in this “turtling” photo above) than tugging them behind me in a suitcase. But business travel doesn’t always lend itself to backpacks. Business travelers “must” carry briefcases, garment bags, suitcases and the like. They “must” exude an aura of professionalism, competence, leadership and command strength and attention. Stereotypically, backpacks communicate: immaturity, drunkenness, penny-pinching, slovenly appearance and general inexperience. 13 comments |
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Published January 20, 2012 at 7:00 am |
Email This PostFrom the Ultimate Thailand Explorers Pattaya Blog [originally published 8 January 2010]. Rimpa Lapin was one of the restaurants we dined in while in Pattaya, Thailand. It has one of the best views at night. Check it out. *****
Hey Explorers, Have you ever been someplace that you want to keep to yourself because you don’t want others to know about it and spoil it?That’s how we feel about Rimpa Lapin. We don’t want you to go there, not because it’s a bad place, but because we want it all to ourselves. However, today’s your lucky day for 2 reasons: 1) we won’t be in Pattaya again until we can save our pennies for a plane ticket, and 2) they’re a sponsor of the Ultimate Thailand Explorers Competition so it we’re kinda obligated to talk about them. Leave a comment, beautiful. |
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Published January 19, 2012 at 7:00 am |
Email This PostFrom the Ultimate Thailand Explorers Pattaya Blog [originally published 7 January 2010]. As part of our experience as Ultimate Thailand Explorers, Brian and I indulged on a Sabai Sabai made from Mekhong Whiskey. Take a look. *****
Hey Explorers, We have a few more sponsor thank you’s to share with you before we wrap up our blog. After arriving back to Bangkok from Pattaya we celebrated with our sponsors at the Amari Watergate Hotel; Mekhong Whiskey. One of the bartenders from the Amari shared with us how to make a cocktail with Mekhong Whiskey called the “Sabai Sabai”. Who doesn’t love a good cocktail right? 2 comments |
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Published January 17, 2012 at 7:00 am |
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While the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade is the highlight of the month-long festival, the after party is generally what everyone talks about. It is one of the largest dance parties imaginable. The event starts at 10 P.M. and lasts until 8:00 the following morning. That’s ten hours of non-stop dance! 15,000 people make their way to the party every year as a final farewell until next year’s celebration. But with ticket prices over $130 per person, is it worth it? 6 comments |
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Published January 16, 2012 at 7:00 am |
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Wow! Only at Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras would you see a costume like this one! Earlier this week I shared what made this event a must-see for any traveler, regardless of their identity. Today, I’d like to share 11 tips to watching the parade… 1. Watch the ParadeThough Mardi Gras lasts from mid-February to mid-March, the capstone to the whole celebration is the Mardi Gras Parade. If there’s one, and only one event you should plan your visit around, it’s the parade (But with over 50 other events to choose from, it’s worth attending a few). 14 comments |
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Published January 13, 2012 at 7:00 am |
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With the City of Sydney as a backdrop, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras kicks off with Fair Day at Victoria Park. Over 70,000 people attend the day-long event located in the southwestern corner Sydney.
Fair Day is all about connecting with other members of the GLBT community and taking advantage of the beautiful, Aussie weather. Vendors pitch their tents and encourage you to join one the hundreds of social, cultural, religious and arts groups in the area. There’s a gay swimming team, gay rugby team, gay church groups, gay SCUBA Diving clubs, gay baseball leagues, gay cycling, gay political groups and pretty much gay everything. I couldn’t believe how many organizations existed in Sydney and the surrounding areas. There’s nothing this extensive in the United States. 4 comments |
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