Small island in southeastern Thailand Koh Phangan is not easy to get to, but when we did, we met partiers, expats, ferry scammers, and friendly beach dogs; along with lots of urgent care centers and bandaged tourists. Getting to Koh Phangan We expected the journey to be long, sweaty, and physical – [...]
Thailand's second largest city Check out temples, museums, galleries, shopping, yummy food and snacks at the Night Bazaar, and great nightlife in this vibrant northern Thailand city. Chiang Mai is the second largest city in Thailand, but it is a lot smaller and less hectic than Bangkok. The typical way to get [...]
Golden Triangle in northern Thailand In the Golden Triangle, the area where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet, you will find rolling hills, the Mekong River, ancient temples, and elephants. One of the most anticipated destinations was northern Thailand and the elephant camp at Anantara. The Golden Triangle area is located at Thai [...]
What's it like to meet an elephant? Two days of hands-on activities with Asian elephants at Anantara Golden Triangle. We rode, fed, and swam with the elephants, and learned from mahouts and a vet. Asian Elephant Conservation In Thailand, many elephants and their mahouts used to work in the logging industry. But in 1989, due [...]
Bangkok is a city of contrasts . . . Sleek high rises, modern malls with designer shops and food courts, elaborate temples, street shrines, and narrow alleyways with a life of their own. From snowy Seoul to steamy Bangkok; what a change - not just in climate. We ditched the winter coats [...]
Snowy Seoul, South Korea Seoul highlights: Insa Dong, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jogyesa Temple, Korean National Museum, Gangnam Style, National Folk Museum, and bibimbap. When we planned the world trip we tried to arrange it so we would be in each destination when the weather was mild. But it was inevitable that the timing [...]
A shot in the arm (well - multiple shots) . . . As we planned our world trip, one of the many things on the to-do list was to protect our health. Since the adventure included so many places, there was a lot to research. Travel Vaccines The first step was to determine which countries [...]
8 1/2 Months - 4 Continents . . . After years of dreaming and months of planning, our around-the-world adventure will soon become a reality! We will visit Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America... The Dream We love to travel and have had the opportunity to visit many wonderful places over the years. Lori’s first [...]
Tulum is a laid back, peaceful beach town in southern Mexico. There are no large resorts – just smaller properties ranging from rustic to full service. Many feature wellness, fitness, and yoga activities. In the morning, you will see people walking or jogging on the beach, some with dogs. The Travel Channel featured the bikini [...]
Michael and I have visited old San Juan, Puerto Rico twice but only as a day stop day during a cruise. We liked what we saw and thought it would be fun to return and explore the island. When we travel, we often prefer self-catering properties instead of hotels This time, we stayed at hip, [...]