Born in June 2005, the travel blog known as Calypso Island Chronicles has now reached the very significant plateau of 400 posts. In my book, that is a lot of writing. A variety of topics have been covered in our blog since its inception - from travel reviews and tips, nature tourism, travel anecdotes and commentary to a special plant-of-the week feature as well as some very humorous travel stories, and we have featured a variety of tropical destinations - Thailand, Costa Rica, Barbados, Peru, Mexico and West Africa. To commemorate this very auspicious achievement of our 400th post, I bring you the Best of Calypso Island Chronicles.

Turtle Watching in Costa Rica - a memorable nature story

The most bizarre landscape in Thailand – a journey to Lalu, the miniature Grand Canyon of Thailand

Abducted by rogue taxi in Mali - a frightening adventure in Africa

Thai dogs that I have known – profile of some of my favorite Thai dogs

Story of Sa, an orphan in Vientiane - profile of an orphan in Vientiane, Laos

Every day is Sunday in Vientiane - Travel Commentary

The abomination of Manuel Antonio - a warplane stirs up big controversy in a popular Costa Rican resort

Teatime in Thailand – History of Tea in Mae Salong, a small village located in the mountains of Northern Thailand

Butterfly Festival in Thailand – A look at the annual butterfly Festival in Sakaeo

Hike Barbados hike – a story about nature tourism in Barbados

A fishy tale about human sacrifice in Africa - Black humor

Fortune teller – a fortune teller in Bangkok predicts my future

Bosque de Paz – A review of my favorite nature lodge in Costa Rica

Phranakorn Nornlen hotel – Breath of fresh air in Bangkok

Every picture tells a story – the importance of photography in our travels

Mexican Sunflower – Plant of the week feature

With such great stories, insights and commentary in Calypso Island Chronicles,
I am waiting to be contacted by a major publishing company for a book contract. Any takers?