Author Archives: WanderingMagoo

Ko Pagnan sits in the Gulf of Thailand.  It is about 125 sq km with a listed population of approximately 15,000.  There is no airport, so arrival is via ferry or speedboat from the larger island of Koh Samui.  The island, like many, has been a decades old backpacker destination fueled by the full moon, half moon, and black moon parties.  Recently improved island roads have changed things and there is an increase inContinue reading “Smoothies”

I know I asked and I know I was told, but I do not remember.  And, if I could, I would not be able to pronounce it, or spell it.  So with no disrespect, and in fact, with an honor and acknowledgment of his skills; I refer to him as the Chicken Man.  On about a 150 sq meterContinue reading “The Chicken Man”

After the process at Phuket Airport, we met our prearranged ride and were taken to the Sino Inn Phuket. I have never really explored Phuket Island as my visits have only been a transition stop, and this visit had the same intent. The Sino Inn is a few hundred meters from old town Phuket. ItContinue reading “The Pineapple Americano”

Lolita Bungalows I tend to be a repeat visitor. I find a situation that appeals to me; a place, a person, a moment,….. and I will most often try to return to that situation, at least once, hoping to repeat whatever it was I found rewarding the on the first visit. Most always, it isContinue reading “Lolitas”

It is said that higher the expectation, the greater the potential for disappointment.  Well, there was a legend that had been circulated in my mind about the “most fantastic sandwich ever,” and this fabled sandwich could be sought out, and in fact had been, at the Helsinki airport!  More specifically, the international terminal.  As IContinue reading “In Search of the Most Amazing Sandwich in Helsinki”