Bangkok travel notes, behind the scenes of Oscar’s Notebook, excerpts from The Season of Breath and stories for little ones: all of Mr Schaka’s articles, newest first.
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From Bangkok to Liège: How Different Places Shape a Story
Different cities offer different rhythms, but both familiar and unfamiliar places can help writers explore identity, belonging and change.
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What Thailand Can Teach a Writer About Contrast and Character
Contrasts between noise and quiet, movement and stillness, can help a writer build atmosphere and create characters who feel real. Here is…
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Bangkok as a Writer Sees It: Beyond the Tourist Checklist
A writer can discover Bangkok by paying attention to its rhythms, contrasts and ordinary moments, not only its famous landmarks and the…
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Thailand Between the Pages: How Travel Inspires My Books
Thailand is more than a destination: its streets, contrasts and everyday moments can inspire stories, shape observations and bring a different rhythm…
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Je respire encore: writing and living despite illness
Mr Schaka, a Belgian author between Liège and Bangkok, explains why he wrote Je respire encore and how he keeps on creating…
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Travelling Thailand differently: stress-free Bangkok tips
Transport, neighbourhoods, food and mistakes to avoid: my tips for discovering Bangkok without stress and preparing your trip to Thailand calmly.
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Writing When Life Makes You Slow Down: What Stories Give Me
When life forces you to slow down, writing can be a way to keep your projects alive. Mr Schaka reflects on pace,…
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Bangkok beyond the clichés: 5 ways to see the city differently
Traffic jams, skyscrapers, busy markets… Bangkok is much more than that. Here are 5 simple ideas for discovering the Thai capital differently,…
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Muang Boran Ancient City: a day trip from Bangkok in 2026
Muang Boran Ancient City, all of Thailand in miniature in Samut Prakan: monuments to see, bike or golf cart, 2026 prices and…
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Winter in Thailand over 50: region, visa and monthly budget
Spending one to three winter months in Thailand over 50: which region for which months, the new 2026 visa rules, renting by…
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Jomtien Beach: the calm, family-friendly beach south of Pattaya
Jomtien Beach, just south of Pattaya: its three sections, the night markets, songthaews from the centre, the best season and where to…
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Naga Fireballs 2026: Getting to Nong Khai from Bangkok
On 26 October 2026, the Naga fireballs rise from the Mekong at Nong Khai. Date, where to watch, night train, bus, flights…
