Archive for ‘Thailand’

Bangkokitis \ bang-kok-i-tis \ (n.) a syndrome that occurs when traveller finds refuge in big city offering cool pristine commercial spaces, international cuisine and experiences difficulty extracting oneself from urban environment.

Symptoms: insomnia due to sub-par guesthouse; weight gain from inactivity; headaches from smog and pollution; jitteriness due to overuse of caffeine and sugar in form of overpriced beverages (also contributing to insomnia, headaches and weight gain); memory loss and confusion as one becomes unaware of the date or plans made the day before.
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“All I need is a nice black gel tipped pen Bangkok!! What have you done with all the good ink!?!? Do I have to find a quill and kill my own squid here or what?!”

[Readers note: I was having an odd day. If you’re looking for pictures of Bangkok and exciting descriptions of exotic Thailand, I suggest you move on. This post is mostly about me. Me, me, meeeee, the little piggy who went to market and possibly momentarily and mildly insane.] (more…)