Guest Nomad: ‘My Very Own Bangkok Dangerous’

May 28, 2010 4 Comments by Andrew Hickey

Jodi Ettenberg is a former lawyer, marshmallow enthusiast, volcano climber and world traveler. Originally from Montreal, she worked as a lawyer in NYC  to save up for a serious nomadic adventure. She quit her job on April 1, 2008 and has been eating her way around the world ever since. Following 6 weeks in Burma, [...]

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Thailand Is Giving You Ten Thousand Reasons To Visit

Sep 02, 2009 4 Comments by Andrew Hickey

Do you really need much convincing to visit Thailand? I mean the place is absolutely beautiful. But if you are still contemplating whether or not to venture off to this Southeast Asian country, then maybe the good people at the Tourism Authority of Thailand can sway your decision. With Thailand facing a 15% decline in [...]

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Book Review: Patients Beyond Borders

Jul 23, 2009 Comments Off by Andrew Hickey

As a freelance writer I am privy to many cool perks when it comes to my job. I set my own schedule, barely ever wake up before 8am (unless I am on assignment) and can take that three way weekend at the last minute if I feel like it. Oh and then there are the [...]

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Sunday Travel Shot: Kata Beach In Phuket, Thailand

May 31, 2009 No Comments

Sunset and silhouette of long tail boats and Bu Islands in moonlight on Kata Beach in Phuket, Thailand (Photo courtesy of Flickr member René Ehrhardt). The voting has closed for the Best Town Square Top 10. Starting Monday, and throughout the week, I will reveal two of the top 10 each day. So come back [...]

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