Barbs seem to be the most prevalent fish species in the creeks in Thailand. I'm sure this is the same in other regions as well. The smaller ones are aggressive and easy to catch on either live bait (worms) or ...

Sometimes when the bamboo is especially slippery, you have to come up with a more creative lashing technique. Going over the top made this lashing stay right where we wanted it to stay... problem solved.

  Jungle Trekking Safety There are some very rugged places to hike in Phang Nga Province. I've done a lot of this solo, but I always make sure someone responsible has my plan, meaning, someone knows where I'll be parked ...

  Phang Nga Bay kayaking tour We've replaced some of our older fleet with these new kayaks.  They feature high, soft backrests, ample leg room, and they are very stable.  These proper touring kayaks are perfectly suitable for beginners or ...

Cassia Alata is a common plant found in alkaline areas. The leaves, bark, root, seeds, and flowers are ulitized for various medical uses. It's very effective for treating ringworms, but it also has antifungal and antimicrobial properties. It's also a mild ...

This is what you usually find when you find a wild banana tree... green bananas and a banana flower. Luckily, the banana flower is edible.

Not many things in nature take a spark quite like Kapok. This native to the region lights up quicker than a cotton ball. You have to be ready though as it burns very quickly.So, if you're going to build a ...

Paco Fern (Diplazium Esculentum) – Pak Goot in ThaiThe young ferns fronds are quite nice, especially the tops. This is equivalent to the rather expensive and difficult to find Fiddlehead Ferns elsewhere. It’s a treat eating this tasty plant.They can ...

This is the very common black mangrove snail. It's easy to find and usually abundant. The snail meat is about 16% protein. Minerals are fairly abundant too: Calcium 10 mg, Magnesium 250 mg, Phosphorus 270 mg, Iron 3.5 mg, Potassium 380 mg, ...

You can get drinkable water from stalactites. If the water is flowing 'around' the stalactite, don't drink it, but if it's coming through, it's being filtered by the limestone. Some quality water filters are made from limestone.Clean drinking water from ...