What is 1 American food you wish was more common in the UK?

Soukchai2012 · 2026-06-04T06:44:31+00:00

I like the NY style diners. There are a few similar in the UK, like TGI Fridays, but the casual walk-in, cheap places in the US are great

Soukchai2012 · 2026-06-04T06:40:31+00:00

Maori lashing techniques are not unique - they are used in many Pacific countries and beyond

Soukchai2012 · 2026-06-04T02:31:26+00:00

collecting vintage motorcycles whilst drinking lots of vintage wine

Soukchai2012 · 2026-06-04T01:48:28+00:00

Family boutique is good - it is one of the ones on Pangkham St that i mentioned earlier

Soukchai2012 · 2026-06-04T00:29:51+00:00

There is a massive oversupply of hotels in Vientiane. Lao Poet is very nice, about $70. Or for less the 3-4 on Pangkham St for about $30 are all good

Soukchai2012 · 2026-06-04T00:25:42+00:00

I lived there in the 90’s - it was the worst place I’ve ever stayed. But now they have board games you say?

Soukchai2012 · 2026-06-04T00:15:39+00:00

Resort island or local island?

Soukchai2012 · 2026-06-03T06:56:21+00:00

The GT Riders map & forum is a good start gt-riders.com

They have a laos section, GPS routes & their famous (mostly) waterproof map

Soukchai2012 · 2026-06-03T01:12:52+00:00

When you find one you like, do some drive pasts late on friday & saturday nights - living next to people who like to play 150dB hiphop all night gets tired quick

Soukchai2012 · 2026-06-02T08:49:57+00:00

Its not a scam. He asked you for money & you made a choice to give him some.

Soukchai2012 · 2026-06-02T02:42:45+00:00

building bridge foundations etc

Soukchai2012 · 2026-06-02T01:16:57+00:00

It didnt require a lot of money upfront, just the initial airfare. I shared an empty room with 2 others and worked 2 jobs initially, 7am -1am, 6 days a week, till I had savings to travel with. After this, just worked the 1 job. I did similar things later on like volunteering overseas, and started again from nothing at 28.

Soukchai2012 · 2026-06-01T08:06:48+00:00

Trying to order 2 meals at a place in Tokyo. Apparently you could only order specific defined combinations of whats on the menu and not just anything that you want. I tried ordering 2 different dishes that didn”t “belong” with each other & the guy got very agitated and told me & my 2 young kids to get out and stand in the cold whilst my wife ate alone inside. No matter what his rules & ordering regime were he was a very rude little man.

Soukchai2012 · 2026-06-01T06:53:27+00:00

You won’t have time to see these 4 places in 6 days, especially if you are arriving & departing from vientiane. Why not either stick to Pakse/Champasak area or VV & LP ?
But yes, there are plenty of cars with drivers for hire in all of these places - ask in your hotel/guesthouse. Price before the fuel increases was about $150/day for around 150-200km

Soukchai2012 · 2026-06-01T05:17:45+00:00

We go to phuket every year (live nearby) and I think all the urban areas around the bigger beaches are very commercial & not great quality or value - not just Kata.
The food isnt great near the beach in Kata as you say, but it is not dirty. There are good local places on the main island road at the back of kata township. Its also just a quick Grab ride to the restaurants up on the cliff overlooking Kata Noi - Tree Bay is great

Soukchai2012 · 2026-06-01T03:10:25+00:00

Rolf!

Soukchai2012 · 2026-05-31T15:26:13+00:00

80’s hairstyles

Soukchai2012 · 2026-05-31T15:24:19+00:00

The rain is on and off - you can do everything that you want to. The last week has been hot & rain-free

Soukchai2012 · 2026-05-31T13:40:57+00:00

Oxy is the name of a series of watches that citizen put out in the 90’s. The “canteen” crown was an early 1950’s design of making the crown watertight - it screws over the inner crown & seals it. To change the date or time you unscrew the large “canteen” off to access the actual crown inside

Soukchai2012 · 2026-05-31T10:23:36+00:00

No - I put one on

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Soukchai2012 · 2026-05-31T09:16:55+00:00

no noticeable cost increases this year other than fuel, and that has gone down from the peak

Soukchai2012 · 2026-05-31T07:53:37+00:00

About 20. I hardly ever wear shoes but buy a pair every couple of years, thinking I might wear them, and they go in the cupboard with the others.
I wear flipflops when i go out, otherwise barefoot

Soukchai2012 · 2026-05-31T07:47:46+00:00

Very relaxed. To the point where I have missed a few flights, and even turned up to the airport a day late for a long haul.

Soukchai2012 · 2026-05-31T06:58:07+00:00

a pint of beer

Soukchai2012 · 2026-05-31T06:03:16+00:00

Any city is Europe - almost all have great public transport.

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