Distraction Therapy – Music For Journeys Not Yet Taken
What is a mixtape for? Not only to collect songs. Not only to show taste. Not only to keep a record of what was listened to […]
Travel
Finding My Ikigai in Japan – Notes of a Metamodern Practice
I’ve just returned from my first trip to Japan, and I’m starting a series to make sense of what I experienced. I went in as […]
Airports as Postmodern Non-Places
During my recent trip to Bangkok, I spent considerable time navigating various airports, each serving as a testament to the ‘experience’ of international, global travel. […]
Bordeaux – Civil City
I’ve just had a couple of very pleasant days in Bordeaux. The French city on the River Garonne is defined by its passion for wine, […]
A Rainy Day In Manchester
I’ve not been to Manchester for a few years, so I was intrigued to find out how much has changed since I last visited. I’m […]
Khon Kaen Blog – Saturday 23rd November
I have to admit that the stress of Bangkok was starting to get to me, even though I was there for little under three weeks. […]
Rob Watson Media Podcast 003 – Mooching Around Bangkok
I’ve been in Bangkok for over a week now, and I’m starting to feel that I am making sense of the place to a limited […]
Starting My Second Week in Bangkok
I’m starting my second week in Bangkok, and I’m settling into a routine of sorts. Once the initial novelty has worn off, it’s possible to […]
Rob Watson Media Podcast 002 – Arriving in Thailand
I’ve been in Bangkok for a couple of days now, and I wanted to stay out of the heat in the afternoon, so I’ve put […]
Based in Bangkok – November 2019
After a couple of pleasant days in Pattaya, I’ve moved on to Bangkok, where I’m staying in a small apartment that I booked through AirBnB. […]