The Kuang Si Waterfalls are about 45 minutes outside Luang Prabang, Laos by songtao (a sort of truck). We spent the day there admiring the falls and swimming. There is also a rescue center for Moon Bears and Sun Bears. We spent some time watching them play, but we didn’t manage to get any good … More Kuang Si Waterfalls
This is a post by David. We’ve been in Luang Prabang, Laos for almost a week now and it is pretty amazing. We were a bit reluctant to leave Thailand because we were having so much fun, but we were also starting to feel very comfortable there. So that was all the more reason to move … More Luang Prabang, Laos
We participated in Jungle Flight just outside of Chiang Mai, Thailand. After a very long, windy, (and nauseating) car ride (on the left side of the road (most of the time)), we finally arrived at our zip line course with a bunch of other carsick people – from China, Canada, Australia, England, Denmark, Holland, and … More Flying in the Jungle in Thailand
This poem appeared on the wall above our bed at our guest house. Do you think something was lost in translation when they were selecting what to put on the wall? Or perhaps this is how they think you will feel about your traveling partner after you have spent every waking hour together for over … More Lost in Translation
This is a post by Jenny Today we rode elephants and it was one of the most incredible experiences we have ever had. We went to an elephant farm to participate in mahout training. (Mahouts are elephant trainers.) First, we were given traditional mahout clothing to change into: Then we were given a briefing on … More Riding on an Elephant
This is a post by David. Doi Suthep is a mountain just outside of Chiang Mai. A songthaew from the Old City will run you 50 Baht (less than $2) each way and it takes about 30-40 minutes to traverse the steep, winding roads and get to the top. At the 5,500 foot summit you … More Day on Doi Suthep
This is a post by Jenny. Nothing I read or heard before traveling could have prepared me for the culture shock and discomfort we’d face when arriving in a foreign country. It’s actually fascinating to understand and reflect on the feelings of discomfort that come from not knowing the social expectations. We felt most uncomfortable … More Arrival in a Foreign Land
This is a post by David Greetings from Chiang Mai, Thailand! We’ve been here for a few days and we’re finally getting comfortable with this city. Yesterday we went to a Thai cooking class and learned to make some traditional Thai dishes. The cooking school was called Asia Scenic Thai Cooking School and they were … More Thai Cooking Class
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