Archive for May, 2013
Gay Marriage from America to Thailand
Dom is the gay boy in my Grade 5 class in Thailand. His personality shines as bright as his toothy smile, and he remains at the top of his class […]
What to Pack for Asia: 6 Essential Items
One of the reasons we travel is to experience other cultures. We’re prepared to see how the locals live, what kinds of food they eat and how, where they shop […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: In the Background
Chiang Mai is one of my favorite cities in Thailand, with its cooler temperatures, laid back vibe and its walled-in Old Town encircled by a 4-mile mote. It’s what many […]
An Indian Wedding in Varanasi
Varanasi, India – RJ is engaged to a beautiful girl, but getting married is the last thing on his mind. “I’m only 26,” he said. “I’m so young to marry.” […]
Stuck on a Plane in China
I’ve been staring out the oval window of my Korean Air jet for the past three hours. We’ve boarded, watched the safety video, had our first meal, coffee served. But […]
3 Short-term Alternatives to Teaching English Abroad
There are many reasons you may want to teach English abroad. Perhaps you’re on a mission to give back to a community, or you want experience in the teaching field, or maybe […]
It’s Not You, Thailand. It’s Me.
Dear, Thailand. I hate to have to do this, I really do, but the time has come to say goodbye. I know we just had an amazingly romantic holiday on […]
Thailand’s Best Island: Koh Kood
Koh Kood, Thailand – From the minute our speedy ferry pulls up to a rickety wooden dock lined with stick-built houses decorated in hues of blues, greens and reds – […]
Guest Post: Experiencing Southern India
This week is a guest post written by Ivy Delfin of India Trips — a complete package tour provider. If the cramped streets of Delhi scare you; or you’re more […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: Kumbh Mela From Above
Just in case you haven’t already gotten your fill of photos from India’s Kumbh Mela festival, here’s one more: This week’s WordPress photo challenge asked us to post a shot […]
Life & Death Along the Ghats of Varanasi, India
I watched a body burn in Varanasi. Actually, I watched about 10 bodies burn at the same time, their feet melting on one end of the wooden blanket, their skulls […]
