Northern Thailand, the Journey of a UW-Madison StuNorthern Thailand, the Journey of a UW-Madison StuI am a Wisconsin kid, born and raised. I was destined to be a Badger--a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The year I spend in Thailand will be my first experience outside of North America. Relgions, especially the compassionate relig Articles
I'm scared to drive in Thailand
2007-09-07 12:16:00 So, I'm not embarrassed to admit that I am scared to drive here. I've been here long enough now to be used to the "left-side-of-the-road" thing, but I still wouldn't want to be behind the wheel. Lanes do exist. However, most people choose not to follow the seemingly simple traffic law that you stay in your own lane. Cars are consistently driving down the middle of the road--half in one lane, half in another. Weaving back and forth is a common practice, and signals are seldom used.Motorcycles and mopeds are also cause for concern. They are everywhere!...scooting along the edge of the road when traffic has come to a stand still; weaving between cars to make their way to the front of the pack. Its not uncommon for three people to be on a moped together, with the back two passengers sitting sideways. And, when it rains, the umbrellas come out--moped drivers have one hand holding an umbrella and another holding the handle bar!No...for now, I think I'll continue to use my two legs and... More About: Thailand , Drive , Scared
3 Questions that Thai people like to ask...
2007-09-03 13:08:00 1) How old are you?2) Do you have a girlfriend/boyfriend?3) Have you had diarrhea yet? (usually asked in a more polite way) More About: Pictures , People , Questions , Thai
Do you know Brad Pitt?
2007-09-03 12:54:00 If any of you are on Facebook, you know that I had a picture of Brad Pitt as my profile picture for a while. Initially this was meant as a joke, but I now realize that I was merely preparing myself for Thailand. Whenever I meet someone for the first time--and have to tell them my name--inevitably, I find myself asking, "Do you know Brad Pitt?" Now, I shouldn't take credit for this clever trick that I've learned. The first couple days I was here, I would repeat my name two or three times and get an awkward look from most people. Then, something would seem to click, and they would ask, "Brad Pitt, yes?" Now, it just seems to make sense to start the introduction process by asking if they know Brad Pitt.Of course they know Brad Pitt! Who doesn't? With a face and set of abs like this man, he is certainly known throughout the world.Anyways, it has proven to be an easy way to get people to remember my name while pronouncing it correctly. An additional plus is that it usually elicits a ... More About: Pictures
I've Arrived!
2007-08-26 09:03:00 As you might be wondering, I have arrived--SAFELY! On day 6, I am finally beginning to settle from jet leg. I will be bringing you cool stories and pictures as soon as I have time to sit at a computer for a couple of hours.
Hot Dogs and Grilled Cheese
More articles from this author:2007-08-20 05:56:00 Today was my last full day in America--I spent my time eating childhood favorites. I get on a plane in a little under 12 hours to travel to the other side of the globe. Plan to hear from me again in three days--this time without the hot dog.**An Update on November 4, 2007: Hot dogs are all over Thailand!** More About: Dogs , Cheese , Grilled , Grill 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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