After my volunteer project in Sangkhlaburi, I stayed with a friend in Bangkok for the night before heading south to reunite with Lauren. After a stressful day of missed transport and a bit of bad luck, we arrived in Koh Tao the next morning. The ferry ride was sunny and we were excited to hit […]
Thailand
Sukhothai: Thailand’s Ancient Capital
After saying goodbye to our friends in Chiang Mai, we headed south. I was en route to a volunteer project in Sangkhlaburi and Lauren was off to the beaches of southern Thailand. We decided we had time to make one stop and it came down to Ayuthaya or Sukhothai, both former capitals of Thailand. As […]
Monk Blessings at Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai
In southeast Asia, there are lots of temples. Okay, that’s an understatement- there are a zillion temples! And as much as one can get ‘templed out’ at some point, I’m pretty resilient when it comes to exploring temples and ruins. Chiang Mai is home to one of the holiest Buddhist temples in northern Thailand: Wat […]
Meditation Retreat in Chiang Mai
One of the things that makes for an excellent travel buddy is shared interests and the ability to compromise- which is why my friend Lauren and I had a great itinerary in southeast Asia. Lauren wanted to try a yoga or meditation course. While I am no fan of either- I have a hard time […]
A Warm Welcome to Chiang Mai
We were so bored after hanging around Vientiane, Laos for a few days while we waited to secure our 60-day Thailand visas. If entering Thailand by land, they only issue a 15-day visa compared to a 30-day visa if you arrive by plane. After getting our visas at the Thai Embassy in Vientiane, we grabbed […]
RTW Travel: Eight Months In
I will be home in two weeks- it doesn’t seem possible! I’ve been crazy busy with travel this month, and it won’t slow down until I get home. It’s been one hell of a ride, and I’m just trying to savor these last few weeks. Last month you may recall that I was a bit […]