DIY Krathong – Chiang Mai, Thailand

It’s Loi Krathong all over Thailand right now. Central to the festival ritual is the making and floating of Krathong: little floral rafts that you place into the river or sea. Focus Gallery Cafe , here in Chiang Mai, ran a Krathong making workshop yesterday. Anna and I went along and made us a couple…

Gear Hack: Sock Sleeves

step 1:  buy cheap tube socks and cut off foot part. step 2:  sew leg part of sock to end of jumper sleeves to make extra long, warm cuffs to cover hands in cold weather. step 3: avoid public areas and fashionistas. [ built in sock puppets!   perfect for passing the time round the…