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Surin Elephant Festival
Throughout the 76 provinces in The Kingdom of Thailand festivals and ceremonies happen all over each year. I don’t envy any person or committee who might be tasked with the daunting assignment of trying to choose [...]
Today’s Traveler: Johnny Ward
In ‘Today’s Traveler’ I’ll introduce you to a world traveler and travel blogger. Get to know them, learn what makes them tick and why they love to travel. I recently caught up with Johnny Ward. Johnny [...]
Som Tam Thai Ped-Ped!
Altering culinary pleasures and making mouths water; Northeastern Thai (Isan) cuisine generally features dishes centered around fresh herbs, chilies and lime. It is safe to say, about every Isan dish is known for savory flavors and [...]
Taxi Metuurrr
Your lungs, legs and body temperature will thank you for taking advantage of the colorful and extensive Bangkok taxi system. While not always the fastest mode of transportation to get from point A to B, especially [...]
5 Things to do in Shanghai
Shanghaied in Shanghai Located at the mouth of the Yangtze River, Shanghai is where culture of the Far East meets commerce and economics of the West. Cutting edge technology and architecture blended together with ancient tradition [...]
Divers do it on the Reef!
Beneath the surface of the ocean lies endless unknown territories. Scuba diving offers the ability to enter and explore, no passport or VISA needed! With clear blue waters, varieties of sea life and warm temperatures Thailand [...]
Hmong Legends, Megalithic Jars and Unexploded Ordinances
Scattered about the coordinates 19.46°N 103.18°E is what some archaeologists maintain to be one of Southeast Asia’s most important archaeological sites. Lying just outside of Phonsovan, in eastern Laos, along the foothills of the Xieng Khouang [...]
When the lights go out in Laos….
What to do when a Nation-wide curfew kicks in and its “lights-out?” Hit the lanes anyone?? It could be right up your alley! Situated on the map next to Thailand, where it’s easy to find a [...]
If No good….No pay!
During the course of my life I’ve eaten lots of things. Chicken, steaks and ostrich back home in California, crocodile in New Orleans, bison in Atlanta and an assortments of insects in Asia. One thing yet [...]
Viva Laos Vegas!
Since the 1920’s the Golden Triangle has been the opium-producing capital of the world; supplying the likes of Europe and the America’s. It gets its name from the area along the Mekong River where three countries, [...]
