Leonardo Da Vinci – Renaissance genius What more can be said about this incredible man? A brilliant mind that still confounds us in the 21st Century. Leonardo was born on April 15, 1452, in the town of Vinci. His father was Ser Piero, a notary; his mother, Caterina, came of a peasant family. They were [...]
Alan Turing Mathematical genius, father of modern computing, and national hero. Alan Turing is not exactly famous world wide, but he is revered in the world of code-breaking and computer science. His unfairly tarnished reputation is rapidly being restored, albeit long after his death. Born on 23 June 1912 in London, he had a traditional [...]
Article reproduced courtesy Tourism Authority of Thailand “Travel broadens the mind.” This truism applies not only to the tourist, but also the host country. Visitors naturally feel most comfortable where their hosts are welcoming and tolerant. Few nations have been as historically open to others as the Thais. That’s why in a polarising world, easy-going [...]
Gay life in Thailand is much like gay life in many other countries, with many of the same problems and rewards. One significant aspect is the problem of finding a sincere and reliable partner, due to the nature of the gay scene. We ventured out into the busy streets of Bangkok to find out what [...]