Thailand
China, Thailand, Cambodia: The Asia 2011 Family adventure itinerary
Asia 2011 was our longest, hardest and most rewarding adventure. The pain and pleasure of being a family of four cramped together in small cars, Asian hotel rooms and jammed public transportation was only exceeded by the challenges and rewards of experiencing some of the planets oldest and most developed civilizations in remote places and … Continue reading
Condoms and Creepy Zoos in Bangkok: Days 32-35: Asia, Thailand, Bangkok
The greatest thing about traveling for a month or more, is that you really miss home. It feels like vacation when you get there. On the Bangkok Skytrain, Lily laughs and talks about how excited we are to see our dog, Monty, again soon. This is our last day before we head home and we … Continue reading
I Kissed Mother Nature and She is Hairy: Day 33 Asia – Chiang Mai, Thailand
Joy is all around us and in our hearts. The four of us just spent 30 minutes in the Chiang Mai airport bathrooms changing from damp bathing suits into clothes suitable for airplane travel. Tonight we are going back to Bangkok, the final stop on our awesome journey. As we sit at the ‘Ritazza’ … Continue reading
Snuff films in Chiang Mai? How to pick a husband? Inside this issue! – Thailand – Asia Day 31-32
We arrive around 10am from Bangkok to the Chiang Mai airport. It’s a relief to have a domestic flight after so many international entries and exits. Chiang Mai is only a short three day visit, most of which will be work time. It’s a beautiful spot, and surprisingly cool compared to everything else we’ve done. … Continue reading
Pakistan and Phuket: Asia – Day 22-25
Pakistan is one of my favorite countries. The people couldn’t be more different from me culturally, but they are open and inviting. Every person I meet shakes my hand warmly and smiles, from guards armed with MP5s to drivers, hotel staff, friends and co-workers. Pakistan is hot, dusty and violent, a country at war. Meanwhile, … Continue reading
