What is a Mahout? A mahout is a person (traditionally male) who works with, takes care of and tends to an elephant. A mahout’s job usually starts at a young age…
Chiang Mai was one of my favourite places to visit in Thailand this winter. Here are some of my must-do things for anyone visiting. Did I miss any of your highlights?…
We arrived in a van with about 6 others at the Elephant Nature Park located in Chiang Mai, Thailand. As we drove up the dirt road and pulled into a gated area,…
Pub Street It is pretty hard to come to Siem Reap and skip Pub Street. Siem Reap is very small and Pub Street is essentially one of the main streets. I…
I sat at a local café in miniature chairs that allowed you to almost be at street level. I sat back and watched the chaos unfold around me. The Vietnamese women…
Liberty Guesthouse – Luang Prabang, Laos Location The location of this guesthouse was perfect, although it’s hard for the location of your accommodations to not be in Luang Prabang. The town…
What is an alms giving ceremony? Alms giving takes place daily for monks. Each early morning as the sun rises, monks leave their temples and begin to walk down the street to…
My sister and I spent from December 17 to 24 in the Thai islands, traveling to the province of Krabi, and visiting Krabi Town, Ao Nang, and Koh Phi Phi along…
Looking for more details from my trip to Southeast Asia? Here are some of the posts I’ve written about this incredible trip through Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand: Thailand: 4 Days…
