Similan Islands & Patong January 8th 2006 I arrived in the Patong area of Phuket around 5pm with no place to stay or even a line on a liveaboard program for the Similan Islands. But I had no worries. I walked the streets of the very touristy town for a bit until I came across Warm Water Divers. The lady was very helpful as she not only signed me up for a 2 day/1 night liveaboard program but they also had a spare room in the back I coul ... read more
Asia » Thailand » South-West Thailand » Phuket A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more
Most of the journal entries are from my 14-month round-the-world journey I took from May 2005 until July 2006. It was an amazing adventure which took me to some incredible places and allowed me to meet a great group of individuals. Feel free to email me about any of the places I have been or with questions about traveling. Remember, a tourist knows where they are going but can't remember where they've been BUT a TRAVELER knows where he/she has been but not where he/she is going!... full info