backpacking

Giving Buddha a Drink in Chiang Mai

Although we came to Chiang Mai mostly for the elephants, it’s a city we’d never been…
A Glimpse into Siam’s Past: Touring the Grand Palace in Bangkok

One of the most prominent attractions in Bangkok — perhaps the most prominent attraction — is…
Bangkok’s Quiet Corner: Art, Canals, and Khlong Bang Luang a 200-Year-Old Haven

Staying in the Phasi Charoen District of Bangkok, we felt drawn to check out the nearby…
Baht, Bots, and Broken Lightbulbs: Our Bangkok Stopover

Bangkok is a major travel hub for Southeast Asia; if you want to fly from anywhere…
Siem Reap to Bangkok: An Unexpectedly Smooth Border Crossing

Having wrapped up our our three days of revisiting the Angkor archaeological park and also taking…
Angkor Encore: Squeezing the Last Drops from Our Temple Pass

The third and final day of our ticket to Angkor archaeological park. So we try to…

Giving Buddha a Drink in Chiang Mai