Last updated Nov 12, 2018 | First published on Apr 19, 2016 | Thailand
To say that a 23-hour flight felt short sounds like madness. But that was my sentiment when I heard the roar of our landing gear unfolding above Bangkok. My flight with Taiwan-based Eva Airways was so enjoyable that I hated to see it end. I had an empty seat next to...
Last updated Feb 20, 2019 | First published on Apr 9, 2015 | Thailand
Even for the practiced, goodbyes are daunting. I apologize in advance for the clichés, but packing up has me feeling a little more sentimental than usual. Or maybe it was the witches’ moon last night, bathing the island in soft love. Regardless, with one more turn of...
Last updated Jan 8, 2018 | First published on Sep 5, 2012 | Thailand
Turning left onto Route 1095 in Northern Thailand is an unforgettable experience. Chiang Mai’s insane traffic is soon forgotten, a large green sign announces the distance to Pai, and a perfectly paved straight road stretches out in front of you. The throttle...
Last updated Nov 16, 2018 | First published on Jul 5, 2012 | Thailand
Thunder. Fire. Primal drums. Sweat and body paint. The moon. Half-naked people probably did the same thousands of years ago on some pagan beach under a full moon. Only unlike us, they weren’t drinking from plastic buckets. At least I hope not. Somehow, I still...
Last updated Sep 17, 2015 | First published on May 20, 2012 | Thailand
Let’s just pretend that there isn’t a gaping, one-month hole in my blog entries, shall we? I have finally realized my overall travel dream – but there’s a catch. Things are a little different with my traveling these days. Back in 2006 and 2007, life...
Last updated Feb 15, 2021 | First published on Jul 25, 2011 | Thailand
Tap. Tap. Tap. I was lying flat on my back, watching two hungry geckos devour bug after bug on the thatched ceiling. Meanwhile, a man was tapping a sharpened bamboo stick with into the sensitive part of my inner arm. Bucket list goal of “Get a Traditional Bamboo...
