How We Celebrated Christmas in Chiang Mai, Thailand
What did you find under your Christmas tree this year? We took the plunge and treated ourselves to a new camera! Oh…and we also bought our 6 month gym membership, but who wants to hear about that
Continue reading8 Things to Do in Khon Kaen, Thailand
They say if you haven’t experienced Isaan, you haven’t experienced Thailand. If you are planning a trip, or even just passing through, you will find there are very few “tourist”
Continue readingYi Peng Festival in Chiang Mai: Things to Know Before You Go
Almost everyone is aware of the ever-so-famous Yi Peng Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand. While you might not have called it by name, you’ve surely seen the pictures floating around Pinterest,
Continue readingHonda Forza Review
With over 5000 kilometers and two counties traveled (Thailand & Laos), the 2013 Honda Forza 300CC has been put through its paces. Before purchasing this motorcycle in Thailand, I combed through the
Continue readingThanksgiving in Thailand
Thanksgiving in Thailand was an entirely new experience for us, not because we were lacking our usual traditions (watching the Macy’s day parade, feasting with family, followed by decking the ha...
Continue readingVang Vieng: After the Party
What was once the number one party spot for backpackers in S.E. Asia, Vang Vieng is now a fairly peaceful town with remnants of what was. And to be honest, we prefer it that way.
Continue readingLuang Prabang: Waterfalls, Bears and Bakeries
After a smooth motorbike ride from Nong Khiaw, we arrived in Luang Prabang around noon and stopped at Joma Bakery for lunch. And that’s when it happened. We weren’t even there an hour and we
Continue readingMotorbiking from Thailand to Laos
It’s hard to believe we have already been living in Thailand for 3 months, but sure enough it was time for a visa run to Laos. Instead of the typical bus trip into Vientiane, we decided we wanted
Continue readingKhon Kaen Football Game
You can’t venture around Khon Kaen, Thailand, very long without seeing the vibrant yellow and white T-Rex mascot of the Khon Kaen Football Club. People in Khon Kaen are extremely supportive of their
Continue readingHalloween in Thailand
Fall leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, jack o’lanterns, the scent of cinnamon in the air. It’s my favorite time of the year. The holidays are upon us, but there is something missing.
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