Archive for May, 2008

Weekend Market

May 31, 2008
By bicyclemark

Besides working, I'm more of a tourist than a journalist these days, and I'll try to do something about that immediately.  There is a vlog entry coming up when I wake. For now I pass you this flickr
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Said Utah, I did not die

May 29, 2008
By bicyclemark
Said Utah, I did not die

Bangkok posting will be postponed today as the world lost a very special person just days ago.  My idol, inspiration, and historical guide in this life, Utah Phillips, has died.  Words cannot descri
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Citizenreporter in Bangkok, Day 1

May 28, 2008
By bicyclemark
Citizenreporter in Bangkok, Day 1

There is no shortage of posts on the internets about some westerner's first day in Bangkok.  No shortage of someone writing an opening line like, dam Bangkok is crazy. Or dam Bangkok is a mess. Or, d
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Smoke Signal from Bangkok

May 27, 2008
By bicyclemark

Just a quick note that I've arrived in Bangkok and I'm well; settling in.  (so don't worry mom) Also for the duration of this trip, my twitter updates will be available under the heading "field updat
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bm263 CityHarvest, Urban Farming in Bits and Pieces

May 26, 2008
By bicyclemark

Paula and Martin run a unique Urban Farm in Victoria, B.C., Canada. They don't just manage one plot of land, their farm is scattered throughout various areas and its getting more and more popular.  I
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Remembering The Journey from Europe

May 24, 2008
By bicyclemark
Remembering The Journey from Europe

With only 48 hours remaining before I take my first ever trip to South East Asia, I have a recommendation for all of you. My dear friend and podcasting colleague Richard was travelling around Equad
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Farming On Either Side of Pond

May 22, 2008
By bicyclemark
Farming On Either Side of Pond

The theme this season on the blog continues to be food; the cost, growing, and politics of food.  Recently, while preparing for my journey to Thailand (next week), I've noticed 2 big changes coming t
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Militant Relief Force

May 17, 2008
By bicyclemark
Militant Relief Force

Plotting my upcoming journey, Im looking at a map of Thailand, seeking the cities or towns that I will want to visit in my short time there.  Among other places, the Burmese border has my interest. 
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