Our next stop in the Southeast Asia adventure was southern Thailand to the island of Phuket. Phuket lies on the Adman Sea and is 8° North of the equator (translation hot and sticky). Phuket Island covers 504 square kilometers and…
Chiang Mai – Our Top 10 Adventures
We wrapped up our month long stay in Chiang Mai Thailand recently. As we flew off, we couldn’t wipe the smiles off our faces. It was a great trip and one we easily would have liked to extend. Unfortunately mid-February…
The Elephants of Chiang Mai Have Captured My Heart
Chiang Mai, Thailand – We spent Superbowl Sunday with Lady Gaga – but not at the game. Rather Lady Gaga the 3 month old Asian elephant and she captured our heart along with the rest of her family.
Pai, Thailand – Not My Slice of Pai
Pai, Thailand – The road to Pai is legendary for the curves, 762 to be exact over. It is a 3 hour drive by mini-bus in a slalom like race up and down a windy narrow road through forest and…
Thailand – Where Eating Is a Contact Sport
Chiang Mai, Thailand – We have been in Thailand for several weeks and are relishing the food experience. The utensil experience here is unique and I thought it worthwhile to educate others on how to look like local when you…
Getting Around In Chiang Mai – Overview of Transportation
Chiang Mai, Thailand – Transportation in Thailand is VERY different from the USA. Think a school of fish (Thailand) versus an organized military drill (USA). Here is a little sample of the methods available to get around; The sidewalks are…
Bangkok – Our 4 Day Adventure
Bangkok, Thailand – Less than 1% of the total world population is in Thailand and over 8 million of them live in the the city of Bangkok. What I noticed most about Bangkok is, while crowded, the people are not…