[Note: This blog post is not about fun adventures we’ve been having, but rather difficult things we have seen. While it is depressing, it is reality here and as travelers we feel an obligation to share and educate those around us.] While in Laos and Cambodia, the subject of economics and inequality has been on … More An Examination of Conscience
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
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 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
This is a post by David Singapore is our first stop outside the US and we’ve really enjoyed it. We are here for a total of four days, leaving this evening. Here are a few things to know about Singapore: It’s really hot here. Really hot. Singapore is an island. It is a city, state, … More Singapore
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