Underwater Rock Stars

Picture by Mike Johnston Hin Daeng, a relatively unknown diving destination in southern Thailand offers divers rare encounters with whale sharks, manta rays and giant eels.  Author’s Note: This article was originally published in the Bangkok Post in 1996. I was just about to ascend when I saw John Williams, co-founder of Siam Diving Center,Read moreRead more

Flying High in Chiang Mai – A Ziplining Adventure

There is nothing more exhilarating than flying through the lush rainforests of northern Thailand on a zip line that will make you scream with joy.    For years I’ve learned that when my old friend Glen says that something is amazing — it probably is. Glen is an expert in more areas than most, butRead moreRead more

Sea Canoeing in Southern Thailand

  The limestone spires of Phang Nga Bay have always exuded an air of mystery. Sea canoeing expeditions open up the very hearts of these islands, where wildlife and nature abound.   Story and pictures by Prisana Nuechterlein   Exploring Phang Nga Bay   “Look up, but keep your mouth shut,” Joe whispers. I lookRead moreRead more

A True Cliff Hanger in Phra Nang, Thailand

Phuket climber Nicola scaling the heights of Phra Nang Rock Climbing in Krabi   The jagged cliff face soared hundreds of meters above me. “There’s a handhold on your left,” my climbing instructor yelled from the beach below. I reached up and felt my way over the rough limestone rock. “There, you’ve got it.” GotRead moreRead more