Bangkok for Nerds! Understanding the Chaos With Some Sweet Math [S7.E16]

If math can be used to solve everything from the orbits of
galaxies to the swirl in a snail's shell, then surely it can be
applied to Bangkok to shed some light on the chaos?


In a fun show, Greg presents certain semi-mathematical
'equations' to help us all understand Bangkok a bit better. While
not scientific in the strictest, these rules of thumb may help
you navigate the chaos of the Big Mango with a little more
confidence. 


First, the guys discuss all the variables that affect traffic
travel times in Bangkok. The season, school status, your
destination, public holidays, and time of day (among others), all
seem to matter. For noobs these factors can be tough to string
together, but for experienced expats it becomes a must. Next,
Greg brings up the truism that often we are forced to choose
between transportation that is fast, cheap, or comfortable; two
out of three seems the best you can do. For example, motorbikes
are fast and cheap, but certainly not comfortable (or safe for
that matter). 


Greg and Ed continue with great advice on the relationship
between flips flops and quality vacations, gatorade availability
in the city, whether to walk or run in the rain, and a great
shortcut to determining the quality of a hotel by friend of the
podcast Dan Fraser. 


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