A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a wonder of the world, Angkor Wat seems to appear on several peoples bucket lists and after visiting, I can see why! The temples of…
Luang Prabang is located in northern Laos and is built on a peninsula formed by the Mekong River and the Nam Kham River. The city is encircled by mountain ranges and…
Aren’t you a tad bit curious of what it’s like to live in a country like China? My latest expat interview was with a good friend of mine, Jaime, who is…
I know what you’re thinking. You probably read the title to this post and thought one of these two things… 1) Southeast Asia is so far from where I live, there’s…
The second instalment of my expat interview series! This time I chatted with J.M. Cressman, a Canadian teacher who moved overseas a few years ago and hasn’t looked back. He is…
It tops many peoples bucket lists, and when most people think of visiting countries like Thailand, the first thing they think of is riding an elephant. Everyone wants a photo on…
After a whirlwind adventure around Southeast Asia with my sister, visiting Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, I can’t say we had one meal that we didn’t like. Not really knowing what…
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?…
