Silent in Chiang Mai – Buddhist Meditation Retreat
Taking advantage of cultural education opportunities around the world was high on our list of goals when we left home last year. Around the time we were leaving I started to develop an interest in...
View ArticleFun Kids Activities in Chiang Mai
We found a bunch of fun family activities in Chiang Mai. While known for temples and culture (not always high on the list for a family vacation), Chiang Mai actually has a lot to offer for family...
View ArticleEthical Elephant Riding in Chiang Mai
Is there such a thing as ethical elephant riding in Thailand? That was the question we grappled with as we planned activities during our visit. On the one had, we had been looking forward to riding...
View ArticleChiang Mai Cooking Class at Basil Cookery School
A cooking class in Chiang Mai is a must do for anyone traveling through the area and who loves Thai food (who doesn't?) There are a myriad to choose from depending on what you are looking for. All in...
View ArticleRailay Deep Water Solo Rock Climbing
The Railay peninsula near Krabi, Thailand is famous for great rock climbing, including many deep water solo opportunities. While it had been years since either Kat or I had been rock climbing, and we...
View ArticleIsland Hopping Tour in Railay, Thailand
To be perfectly honest we were disappointed with Railay. We had heard that Railay’s beaches, especially Phra Nang, were among the world’s best, if not the best. When we arrived we found Railay West and...
View ArticleRailay on a Budget
Railay, Thailand is one of the first places I read about when we were considering a trip to Southeast Asia. As I browsed Pinterest boards full of inspiring images of beaches and long tail boats I...
View ArticleWorld Class Scuba Diving in Koh Lanta, Thailand
We've had the good fortune to dive in some amazing spots around the world from Sodwana Bay in South Africa to a night dive with manta rays in Hawaii. More recently we were treated to some spectacular...
View ArticleChiang Mai Night Markets
The Chiang Mai night market “walking streets” were some of our favorite pastimes during our visit to this northern Thailand city. Over the course of a month in Chiang Mai, we visited these night...
View ArticleDon’t Miss This Day Trip from Chiang Mai
Early last year we were enjoying the amazing northern Thailand city of Chiang Mai, and had just returned from an awesome day trip from Chiang Mai to some of the surrounding countryside attractions. The...
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