We arrive in Bangkok after 3 days of travel from the U.S. via Taipei. We take the Bangkok super modern Sky Train from the airport to get downtown, and go straight to the Indian Embassy with our bags, to apply…
Good bye (for now) beautiful Luang Prabang, Laos
We spent just over a month living in Luang Prabang. Our initial intention was to explore Northern Laos slowly, using Luang Prabang as a base. As it happened, with our lives being ever-changing, in fairly constant flux, Ben spent most…
Orange and Saffron robed neighbors ~ Luang Prabang, Laos
Directly across the road from our new “nest”, are two Buddhist temples (wats). Down the road there are three more. Luang Prabang has 32 wats in all, and an approximate population of 1000 monks and novices. For a town the…
Luang Prabang ~ the Jewel of Laos, ” Land of a million Elephants”: Our new home
It was an acquaintance we had long wanted to make. Luang Prabang — this exotic sounding destination had become symbolic of our Green Global Trek – ASEAN chapter. Long ago identified by us as a “hot prospect” for one…
Meditation and mindfulness: Chiang Mai’s Wat Suan Dok, Thailand
Peta is naturally convergent with Buddhism. From her vegetarian preferences to animal rights activism, yoga practice and interest in books from renowned Buddhist teachers, Peta definitely resonates with many Buddhist teachings. We want to take advantage of our journey in…
Chiang Mai, Thailand ~ Living well on very little!
After our trip to the little Northern town of Pai in the mountains we return to Chiang Mai. We get to see Adam a couple of days before he leaves on a solo adventure to Myanmar (which only opened a…
Reflection on our journey ~ metaphorically and mechanically. Chiang Mai, Thailand
Locals ask the question “Where are you from?”, which is fairly easy to answer…. (South Africa, France, Chicago, Nicaragua) compared with the question travelers ask us, which is “Where do you live?” The answer is not so easy. We no…
Wat Phra Keo ~ Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Bangkok, Thailand
Wat Phra Keo has some of the most stunning architecture in South East Asia. The emerald Buddha Wat Phra Keo is the holiest of all Thai wats. The small green jade statue of the Buddha, high on its golden altar…