It looked like Heaven. Then it looked like Hell. I was confused. I was impressed. I was disturbed. I was amazed. Extravagant, ornate, and blindingly white. Sculpted grotesque heads hanging in the trees. I didn’t know what to think or … Continue reading
From Bangkok to Chiang Mai, extravagant and flamboyant ladies are seen strutting down the street and through night markets. However, even though they are ladies, they are not women. As you will hear often in Thailand, they are “Lady Boys.” What … Continue reading
We headed to a Thai cooking class for the evening in an outdoor jungle estate to learn how to cook some traditional Thai meals. First, our chef Perm took us to the markets of Chiang Mai to learn about the … Continue reading
Many people have strong reservations visiting such a place as Tiger Kingdom in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The main one being the history of drugging tigers so that they are more placid and able to be pet by tourists. While this is … Continue reading
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as “Doi Suthep,” although this is actually the name of the mountain it is located on. I received a blessing from … Continue reading
The Grand Palace is a complex of beautiful textile designs and structures at the heart of Bangkok. Several royal ceremonies are held within the walls of the palace every year, and it is one of the most popular tourist attractions … Continue reading
Right upon arriving in Bangkok, the buzz I felt was immediate. Zigzagging tuk-tuks, streetside BBQs, neon lights, and buzzing street life encapsulated my surroundings. Bangkok is an easy starting point when first venturing to Southeast Asia because it’s very Western … Continue reading
