The Good Manner: Advice on Thailand from WoWasis’ Pa Farang This week’s dilemma: Thai girl asks ‘What’s in the Western Man’s Heart?’ Dear Pa Farang, I am Thai lady 23 years old, from good family, have good heart. Last year, I met farang [Western] man who travel Thailand many time each year, and we begin […]
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The Good Manner: Was mummy a prostitute?
The Good Manner: Advice on Thailand from WoWasis’ Pa Farang This week’s dilemma: Was mummy a prostitute? Dear Pa Farang, Dad and mom were killed last year in an auto accident outside of Needles, California. He was a sergeant in the Vietnam war, and met her at a restaurant while on leave at a beach […]
Read the rest of this entry »The Good Manner: Fat old man can’t get a date in Thailand
The Good Manner: Love & Relationship Advice from WoWasis’ Pa Farang This week’s dilemma: Fat old man can’t get a date in Thailand Dear Pa Farang, This is a letter of frustration. I’m in my mid-50’s, and have been to Thailand several times. I originally came here for good scuba, and kept coming back because […]
Read the rest of this entry »WoWasis’ day trip to Sagaing and Inwa, from Mandalay, Burma
WoWasis visitors to the Burmese city of Mandalay will want to take this day trip to nearby Sagaing and Inwa. Formerly known by its traditional name of Ava, the town of Inwa was the capital of Burma from 1364 until 1841, when it moved to Amarapura following a devastating earthquake. Today, there’s precious little […]
Read the rest of this entry »WoWasis visits the spectacular ruined temple of Mingun Paya, Burma
Tour Mingun Paya! When you’re in Burma, the massive, ruined temple of Mingun Paya is not to be missed, and WoWasis visitors will discover that the river trip from Mandalay is just as rewarding as the visit to the huge structure itself. Built by thousands of slave laborers commencing in 1790, work was halted in […]
Read the rest of this entry »The Good manner: Farang western wife doesn’t want husband going to Bangkok
The Good Manner: Love & Relationship Advice from WoWasis’ Pa Farang This week’s dilemma: Farang wife doesn’t want husband going to Bangkok Dear Pa Farang, You might find it unusual, getting a letter from a woman, but I’ll confess, my husband put me up to it. We’re both in our mid-30s, comfortably living in Los […]
Read the rest of this entry »WoWasis Top 6 sights in Inle Lake, Burma
Welcome to Inle Lake, one of Southeast Asia’s most picturesque and relaxing spots. Here, we at WoWasis found boatmen who power their wooden crafts by wrapping one leg around an oar, then pulling the oar through the water. Their conical fishing nets add a wonderful local touch, and you’ll see them everywhere on this calm […]
Read the rest of this entry »Top 3 in Vientiane, capital of Laos
Tour Vientiane now! Here at WoWasis, Vientiane gets our vote as one of the nicest cities in Southeast Asia. Although it’s the capital of Laos, it’s relatively small, at just over 130,000 people, and is easy to navigate. It’s got a decidedly different vibe as a capital city, without Bangkok’s crowds, or Phnom Penh’s edginess. […]
Read the rest of this entry »Top 5 sights in Luang Prabang, Laos… the most beautiful city in Southeast Asia?
Tour Luang Prabang now! Here are WoWasis, the gorgeous Laotian city of Luang Prabang gets our vote as the most beautiful city in Southeast Asia. This oasis surrounded by hills, with more than thirty temples to visit, sits in a serene setting next to the Mekong River. The city has only 16,000 people, is easily […]
Read the rest of this entry »Bali’s Top 7 magnificent temples, in Indonesia
Bali is a destination for WoWasis visitors that enjoy visiting historical temples. Best of all, most of them are easily visited from the city of Ubud. Bali’s temples are known for their exacting architecture, magnificent sculptures, and breathtaking settings. Our personal favorite, froma setting perspective, is the lakeside Pura Ulun Danu Bratan. WoWasis Top 7 […]
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