India, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and rtw travel in this region of the world.
A tiny bell tinkled in the light whisper of wind outside the inner temple, the faint music audible inside the small prayer room despite the crush of bodies kneeling prostrate in front of the gilt Buddha. After paying my respects to Buddha, Buddhism, and Burma inside the room, I continued circling the tall zedi, the …
I grew up on American versions of a country’s most famous dishes. These foods provided “exotic” dinners for my taste buds back then, but a decade of long-term travel taught me that the real thing is a true deligh. Thai food tasted better when I lived in Chiang Mai, and the Middle Eastern vegetarian foods …
The thudding of a large motor caught our attention as we carefully navigated our bicycles down the pothole-strewn road. A glance to the right showed the slanting sun reflecting off an expansive sea of dry, off-white husks coating the yard of a house. I cocked my head to the side perplexed . . . the …
When I left to travel the world in 2008, I wasn’t sure what pieces of the travel experience would most pique my interest . . . would it be the varied landscapes, the new foods and flavors, or perhaps new friends? In the intervening years, I learned that I am most engaged in my travel experience …
A quick update today, in just a few short hours Ana and I hop on a super short plane ride into Burma. Which is also called Myanmar nearly interchangeably, so you can call it either . . . though if you want to be all official, the country’s government refers to itself as: Republic of the Union of …
Loy Krathong and Yi Peng are two of Thailand’s most magical festivals—and nowhere celebrates them more beautifully than Chiang Mai. From floating krathongs down the Ping River to releasing floating lanterns into the night sky, the week-long celebration blends spirituality, gratitude, and community. Here’s what it’s like to experience it firsthand. Experiencing the Lantern Release …
Deciding to take the plunge and travel with children is an adventure like no other. Over the years, I’ve traveled with four of my nieces and nephews, and each trip weaved a tapestry of memories for us both—and invaluable lessons, too. Now, as I crisscross the globe with my toddler son, I’m continually reminded of …
The pulse of traffic hummed behind us on the busy streets of Bangkok, Thailand. Pedestrians and motorbikes split and converged on the other side of our trio as we negotiated the terms for Laura’s highly coveted shiny green guitar. “Okay, maybe you’ll take 800 baht and a really fun monkey mask?” my friend Laura replied …