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How To Take A Failed Journey to Kinosaki Onsen

How To Take A Failed Journey to Kinosaki Onsen

I walked over from the Intercontinental Osaka to Osaka Station at 13:00 to get a ticket for 14:00 train.  There was some difficulty getting a ticket in the office since the attendant’s English was not that good (but my Japanese is worse) so I had trouble understanding 

Getting a Thai SIM Card

Getting a Thai SIM Card

While in Chiang Mai, Thailand, it wasn’t too difficult to get by without a phone.  As I was walking around the mall, I found a cell phone carrier store called CAT.  Out of curiosity, I walked in and asked about what plans they had. A 

Getting to the Intercontinental Osaka from KIX

Getting to the Intercontinental Osaka from KIX

1/15 I arrived at Kansai International Airport (KIX) at 06:30.  I arrived at the Intercontinental Osaka at 9am.  If you know where you’re going, the trip should only take about an hour.  

Bow Game Out of Control At The Intercontinental Osaka

Bow Game Out of Control At The Intercontinental Osaka

Their bow game is out of control! 45’s all day! 45 is the degree of the bow, a very respectful amount.  Staying at the suite there is a life I’d like to live, but even getting to live it one day was an amazing experience.

Living at the Maya Lifestyle Mall (Chiang Mai, Thailand)

Living at the Maya Lifestyle Mall (Chiang Mai, Thailand)

I ended up spending a week in Chiang Mai and 5 of those days were spent at the mall.  I don’t like shopping and when I do it’s always online.  So most of my time at the mall was spent doing all the non-shopping options.

Using Uber in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Using Uber in Chiang Mai, Thailand

In Chiang Mai, Thailand, Uber rides cost between $1-2.  That was amazing.  The ride to the airport was a flat rate of 150THB (about $4.25USD).  It’s very difficult to walk on the street there because the sidewalks are small and run down.  Crossing the street 

An ATV and an Injury in Chiang Mai, Thailand

An ATV and an Injury in Chiang Mai, Thailand

This was the 2nd time I’ve ever rode an ATV.  Before they started the ATV tour, our group of 4 was asked “Have any of you ever ridden an ATV before?” Naturally, I said “I ride ATV’s all the time.”  This may have played a 

We Finished Our First Short Film!

We Finished Our First Short Film!

In August of 2016 my coworkers decided to start a small film group.  In September we pitched ideas and wrote a script.  In October/November we filmed it.  We finished all the post production in February of 2017.

Chiang Mai 32km Bike Ride: The Doi Lom Challenge

Chiang Mai 32km Bike Ride: The Doi Lom Challenge

I enjoy a good challenge, but I wouldn’t do this again.  I found a tour called the Doi Lom Challenge through chiangmaibicycle.com and thought very highly of my fitness level.  BTW, I only use bicycles while on vacation.

Melbourne to Bangkok on Thai Airways Business Class

Melbourne to Bangkok on Thai Airways Business Class

Flight: TG 466 Date:1/6/17 Time: 3:25pm – 8:35pm Class: Business For 30k United miles and $118USD (plus $75 close in fee), I flew from Melbourne to Chiang Mai with a connection in Bangkok.