Traveler’s Notes—Thailand: Negotiable Affection in Bangkok

Prostitution is a prolific and openly practiced profession in Bangkok. Women in high-cut skirts and shorts line the major streets along tourist-heavy areas. Sitting in front of The Landmark Starbucks, I watched several foreigners field solicitations from prostitutes, and at least two depart the area with a new female companion at his side. One charming [...]



Traveler’s Notes—India: Escaping the Mumbai Airport

Getting away from the airport in Mumbai is confusing and uncomfortable. The airport seems to be of an old design, and they make you run around quite a bit just to get to immigration, and then back to your baggage, and then there is a screening check through customs; none of which are streamlined, so [...]



Traveler’s Notes—Thailand: Taxi Rides in Bangkok

Rental rides in Thailand fall into several categories. At the high end are chartered buses and cars which you can arrange for at the airport or through a travel agency in town, the latter of which will be better priced, especially if you shop around the many roadside travel agencies available and compare prices.