All about anywhere we’ve traveled
We’ve uploaded a few videos to our posts, but we just found out that the videos don’t show up in email! So if you are reading our blog by email or by RSS, you may have missed a few clips. From now on we’ll note when there’s a video on the blog and you’ll have … More Monkey (and videos)
This is a poem by David This is an ode to asian transportation Often the cause of much consternation The classic Thai ride is the ubiquitous tuk-tuk They’re down every street and alley you look Imagine, if you can, a big motor bike With a cage welded on to make it a trike Now add … More An Ode to Asian Transportation
[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
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
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