While nearing the end of our time in Bagan, Myanmar we have some travel decisions to make… Our flight to Bali, Indonesia will be leaving from Yangon, which is where we landed, but is also at the other end of…
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…
Elephant Nature Park, Thailand ~ Sanctuary for injured and mistreated elephants
The Elephant Nature Sanctuary is a leader in the field of elephant rescue and conservation. Started 10 years ago by Lek Chaillert, a Thai hill tribe woman from the Khamu indigenous tribe. She initially rescued injured and mistreated elephants…
Life in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Day to day life in Chiang Mai starts to emerge for us. Many international travelers make Chiang Mai their home, so we seek to get a feel of what keeps them here. We have heard about the food, the culture, the…
What Wat today? Temple hopping in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Chiang Mai was the center of the Lanna Empire eons ago. Naturally isolated from the distant Capital of Bangkok, due to a forbidding mountainous terrain all around, Chiang Mai has a provincial feel. More laid back, less hurried and easily…
Life is always interesting….! Thailand
After about a week of exploration on the island of Koh Lanta and neighboring islands, we are ready to start our journey back North towards Bangkok, from where we all have different plans. (Ben is heading to London for a…