For all the victims of the plane crash in Phuket, Thailand, my sincere condolence to your friends and families.





Lesson learned:
Many Westerners love to go for some great ride of adventure to Asia. The thrill of meeting the unknown is truly an unforgetable experience for a young traveller. Still that doesn't give anyone an excuse to be negligent and irresponsible. Know the place where you are going and which time of the year is safe there for travelling. You don't want to be thwarted with a deranged typhoon in the middle of the sea or in the air with a plane.

Do not assume that everything is fine all the time considering you are in a third world country. Asking won't hurt a bit if that means saving your life and your family. Ask experienced travellers, even better the locals because they know better than you do.