After another successful literary festival, Neilson Hays Library in Bangkok is now organizing a series of discussion for ladies with the title ‘Ladies’ Talk and Inspiration.’ Each session has its own topic, so the possibilities for exchanging ideas are endless. The event is inspired by...
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The appeal of archery for beginners is the easiness with which they can hit the center of the target from a very short distance. Once they have sent a few arrows in the yellow center on a target at 10 meters, they want to...
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Although being behind the wheel of a car or riding a motorbike in Bangkok is not the safest thing I could think of, there are a few advantages of owning a vehicle in Thailand. Here are 10 good things about driving in Bangkok: 1....
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Bangkok roads are the busiest in Thailand and this comes at great peril and cost for everyone participating in its daily traffic. Here are 10 annoying things about road traffic in Bangkok: 1. Whenever you travel by any means of transportation that has more...
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On occasions, I have found archery to be quite a lonely sport where, standing on the shooting line with a target in front of you, you have no other opponent but yourself. Nevertheless, you are not alone as there are many other archers training...
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When people watch archery on TV or YouTube they tell themselves that archery seems to be quite an easy sport to play as all you have to do is draw a string and let the arrow fly. Actually, you might be surprised to know...
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One of the most challenging things I have found about archery is keeping the mind focused on only one task: that of sending the arrow in the bull’s eye. While this is not impossible with proper training and coaching, there are times when you...
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Contrary to popular belief, archery is a very safe sport, much safer than, let’s say, cycling, which according to accident statistics, ranks as one of the world’s most accident-prone sports. Actually, most of the injuries in archery are self-inflicted and they can be avoided...
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In the past few months, more and more people living in Thailand (especially the Thais) have rekindled their pride in the Thai volleyball national team. The media exposure the women’s team has received during and after a few major regional and international events is...
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Archery clubs around the world have seen a sudden surge in club membership, with children and teenagers spiking up club registration numbers. This avalanche of prospective archers is due to the recent success of the movie and young adult novel Hunger Games, with the lead...
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20,000 BC – Pictures of bow and arrows are drawn on a cave wall in Valltorta Gorge in Spain. 25,000-18,000 BC – Flint arrowheads are found. 9000 BC – Arrow shafts are found. 8000 – 6000 BC – One-piece yew (elm) bow is found. 7500 BC – A...
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Word Play, Bangkok’s annual literary festival, brings to you some of the best Bangkok-based Thai and international authors, poets, artists and workshop leaders. Where? Neilson Hays Library, Garden Gallery Cafe When? Sunday March 25, 2012 What time? 10:00am – 8:00pm How much? General Admission: 200 baht (all...
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Cyprus is a fascinating country with a complicated history. It is also an attractive tourist destination with many affordable flights to Cyprus. Here are five books of both fiction and non-fiction that will give you a better perspective of the Cypriote history and society. 1. The...
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With the recent move by the Obama administration to ease visa regulations for tourists and the recent availability of affordable flights to Miami, here’s a list of five recommended guide books that cover Miami and the surrounding South Beach and the Keys. 1. Miami...
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