I had been living in Thailand for over a year and I felt in many ways like a local. Even as I traveled I had a home base where my belongings were safely stored, I could bond and converse with people I met about the area where I lived, and the customs and way of … Continue reading Life of a Traveler
I had some unexpected roommates while at my apartment in Thailand. There was a bird's nest on my balcony just above the door behind the AC unit. When the birds first started building it, I fought them, sweeping away each new bunch of leaves and branches, fearing the mounds of bird crap I would have … Continue reading Nesting
Time is a funny thing. This is not a new revelation. The passage of time has inspired writers, poets, musicians and artists for all of, well, time itself. It has been said that time is relative and while that statement is surely true, it is alarmingly simple and profound simultaneously, offering no answers or closure … Continue reading Time & Travel
It is an obvious statement to say that the wildlife and creatures here in Thailand are different than the kind I'm used to seeing. It is certainly an exotic environment. However, it's incredible how sightings of some creatures are so commonplace here. Although run-ins with certain animals feels normal now, there are others that haven't … Continue reading Close Encounters of the Wildlife Kind
There is a wonderful feeling of freedom that comes when traveling alone. You are not tied down to any itinerary except what interests you and the only limits placed upon you depend on your own expectations. The only person you are responsible for is you. While traveling solo gives you that independence and time for … Continue reading Adventure Buddies
There are many holidays and festivals celebrated in Thailand and most are new to me. Since arriving in Thailand I had heard a lot about Songkran. I'd been told stories by friends who had traveled here before and everyone in Thailand seemed to be unable to contain their excitement whenever it was mentioned, planning their … Continue reading Songkran
I came to Thailand with the intention of going camping and exploring the natural world as much as I could. I packed my new tent and hammock, spent a few afternoons at REI deciding on the best bug spray and water filtration system to bring and told myself that the Asian critters wouldn't be that … Continue reading Living that Camping Life
I began my month long vacation in Northern Thailand by arriving in Chiang Mai. I wandered the city visiting temples and met up with some friends for dinner but I couldn't contain my excitement to leave the city and head into the mountains. As I explored the city I stopped at any place that was … Continue reading Sights Set on the Road
After starting my school vacation by immediately traveling, I headed back home to recuperate and get ready for my next bout of traveling. My plan was to head to northern Thailand to go camping and exploring the mountains. I didn't have a specific plan and that was so thrilling to me. I was going to … Continue reading Gearing Up and Winding Down
I was so ready for vacation. I was feeling the itch. Getting restless and bored in my small city. I booked a bus ticket out of town on the very last day I had to sign in at school. I was off! I had a week to kill before I met up with friends and … Continue reading Island Escape
You can always tell when the end of a school year is approaching. The school reeks of the anticipation for the coming vacation, from students and teachers alike. Thailand was no exception. Teachers were scrambling to create and give their exams, just wanting to be done with lesson planning. Every time I walked into one … Continue reading School Coming to a Close
As the end of February approached I had been in Thailand for nearly three months. It was strange feeling like I had already done so much in three months and yet the time had flown by. It also meant that my 90 day visa was about to expire and I had to delve into the … Continue reading Visa and Vacation
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