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Musing in the Mire: Good Vibrations-The healing art of Himalayan singing bowls
Musing in the Mire: Good Vibrations-The healing art of Himalayan singing bowls
A quiet, growing community in the southern village of Rawai knows of a little oasis. A tranquil hideaway but a stone’s throw from the street hustle on Soi Saiyuan.Many may also know the wonders of A Spoonful of Sugar Cafe, but unaware of the even sweeter haven that lies just beyond. And its name is Jungala.
Musing in the Mire: The Raving Twenties, How this decade might not be so roaring
Musing in the Mire: The Raving Twenties, How this decade might not be so roaring
Welcome to 2020. As we enter a new decade, we’ve all no doubt received the pseudo-positive message onslaught across all media, political hacks, friends and phonies alike about it all being a time for ‘change’.
The Hollow Bone
The Hollow Bone
Shamanism is an accepted way of life in Thailand that has been practiced for centuries.
Ghosts of music past: Success stories from beyond the grave
Ghosts of music past: Success stories from beyond the grave
Congratulations. You survived another Halloween. Just when you thought it was safe to re­turn to the land of the living, the latest album releases blast out of limbo from somebody who didn’t.
Solace in Siem Reap: A journey into the wonders of Cambodia
Solace in Siem Reap: A journey into the wonders of Cambodia
Every few months or so, I get hot flushes fol­lowed by extreme agitation. I’m fairly sure it’s not male menopause. My guess is it’s the traveller’s blues.
Beyond my control: Revelations from the philosophy of Stoicism
Beyond my control: Revelations from the philosophy of Stoicism
“What have the Ro­mans ever done for us?” exclaimed Reg, the spokes­person for the Peo­ple’s Front of Judea in Monty Python’s comedy classic The Life of Brian.
Some kind of monster
Some kind of monster
The last thing you want to be worrying about as you’re basking in the sun on the beach this summer is a 120-metre prehistoric monster wreaking havoc on the shoreline, ruining your efforts on that all-over tan, and running rampage through your hometown. Bad boy.
Rogue writers: The unnecessary burden of fact
Rogue writers: The unnecessary burden of fact
Traditionally, the mainstay reporter is behold­en to the golden rules of factual journalism. The writer remains ‘invisible’ behind a screen of reported facts presented as objec­tively as possible.
One moment in time: The hidden wonderment of Japanese short-form poetry
One moment in time: The hidden wonderment of Japanese short-form poetry
Quality short-form writing is generally acknowledged in literary circles as an exceptionally difficult discipline and an art form of itself. There’s many an artisan coffee drunk at book circle deliberations on the best short story ever told, and fisty-cuffs at dawn should some illiterate ignoramus belittle your favoured novella.
Sacred Geometry: Does mathematics hold a case for intelligent design?
Sacred Geometry: Does mathematics hold a case for intelligent design?
A rather factual and equally amusing retort by atheists on the argument of their lack of faith goes, “There have been 10,000 gods throughout his­tory. You reject 9,999 of them. I just go one further.”
Salem’s Lot: The slow and painful death of modern man
Salem’s Lot: The slow and painful death of modern man
What do you call a male witch? A wizard? Warlock? The word ‘witch’ derives from the Old English nouns wicca (male) and wicce (female). A witch can be both male or female in form.
Well I’ll be damned! A short history of meaningful coincidence
Well I’ll be damned! A short history of meaningful coincidence
In the spring of 2018 I was feeling rather sorry for myself. I was in London, living out of a suit­case and working for a cause with which I had become particularly disillusioned. Cynical of the wily workings of the West and armed with a whimsical flight of fancy to head east I sent my resume to The Phuket News. Whilst polite about my unsolicited advances, there was of course no position available for this random chancer.
Voluntourism: A ‘Holiday for Charity’ ethos from the Eco-Logic resort in Paksong
Voluntourism: A ‘Holiday for Charity’ ethos from the Eco-Logic resort in Paksong
Phuket is blessed to be surrounded with a wealth of wonderful places to visit in our southern region. From the beauty of the national park at Khao Sok to the wondrous seascapes of Phang Nga, there is much to explore in the neighbouring provinces off the island.
Quirky accommodation: Something for the more adventurous traveller
Quirky accommodation: Something for the more adventurous traveller
Thai seniors, aged 60 and older, are Airbnb’s most active users. Usage of the home rental site Airbnb has rapidly increased among Thai seniors, leading them to be the most active users in the world, according to Airbnb’s analytics.
On The Road: A literary journey through travel
On The Road: A literary journey through travel
Protagonists in a state of travel has been a popular and recurring theme in the history of literature. In many of the classic novels in this genre, it is not the A-to-B journey nor resolution of the quest that is of main interest. But rather the opportunity it affords the author to study central characters in depth, exploring insights, and often iconoclastic observations within the floating world.
‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens: The abridged version
‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens: The abridged version
Every now and then even the classics can do with a make-over. Enjoy this one, of ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens: A Poetic Abridged Version’ by The Phuket News Life Editor David Jacklin.
A Design for Life: An unforgettable stay at TreeHouse Villas on Koh Yao
A Design for Life: An unforgettable stay at TreeHouse Villas on Koh Yao
As the boat leaves the quay at Yacht Haven Marina you can sense the expectation among my fellow passengers. Sunglasses are down, Samsonite luggage secured, as we are whisked off across the blue waters to what looks like, based on all the promotional images, the remote tropical paradise Robinson Crusoe would have found if he’d been lucky enough to have been shipwrecked on an island owned by Bill Gates, who had employed Philippe Starck as an art director.
Little Paris - Elegance on the avenue
Little Paris - Elegance on the avenue
For those of us armed with a prudent palate and on the look out for culinary flare, French cuisine is always high on the agenda. What we desire most is authenticity… a dish and service that takes one back to that wonderful little bistro in Montmartre.
Andaman Embrace - A charming and surprisingly peaceful hideaway in the heart of Patong
Andaman Embrace - A charming and surprisingly peaceful hideaway in the heart of Patong
A trip to Patong can seem a daunting affair for a less-than-patient and rather cantankerous middle-aged expat. We’ll scoff at the behaviour, deny having been there for months, knowing full well by midnight we’ll be howling in the karaoke bars and heading to the neon underbelly like a moth to the flame.
One with the ocean - A day underwater with We Freedive
One with the ocean - A day underwater with We Freedive
The magnetic beauty of the oceans and exploration of the mysterious life within has captured the human spirit since the very earliest of times. From the first use of diving bells, which was recorded by the Greek philosopher Aristotle in the 4th century BC, the ocean has hypnotised humans to return from whence we once came.