Bangkok nights

Bangkok, Thailand I’m heading off to the west coast of Java, to Anyer for the weekend. Unfortunately, this is a trip for work, not pleasure. But, I can’t complain I suppose, being able to hold meetings on the beach.Read more

Expat experiences: making new friends, approaching foreigners

The other day at the gym, a Chinese/Indonesian woman I know comes up to me and says, “Why don’t you ever talk to anyone at the gym?”, “And you always wear headphones, so no one can talk to you. And when you workout you don’t smile.” Those of you reading this from the States or similar countries will agree with me that this isn’t exactly something a gym-friend would normally ask you in America. (gym-friend is a term I coinedRead more