After three and a half years of being in Asia, I am back on U.S. soil! Here is a recap of the past six months of full-time travel in India and Southeast Asia. What's next?
Category: Thailand
Volunteering on an Eco-Resort & Organic Farm in Thailand
Volunteering in exchange for accommodation is an excellent way to have a meaningful experience while keeping travel costs low. Using Helpx.net, we tried seeking volunteer opportunities all around Southeast Asia, but only had luck in Thailand. For a little over a week, we helped on an organic farm and stayed for free at Faasai Resort & Spa, a peaceful eco-resort located a few hundred meters away from Kung Wiman Beach in Chanthaburi, Thailand.
Rejuvenating Creativity: Free Art to your Mailbox
I didn't create art much after becoming an "adult", but I was inspired to start making art and giving it away for free with CREATEandGIFT.org. Read more and get your free mandala postcard! Hope this inspires someone to create some art.
Slow Guide to Pai, Thailand
Slow guide: What to do, where to sleep, what to eat in Pai, Northern Thailand
How to Stay Fit while Budget Traveling
Traveling can affect your exercise routine. Here are some easy cheap ways to stay fit while traveling.
Book Ahead or Not? Guide to Budget Accommodation in Southeast Asia
Some tips on budget accommodation ($5-8 USD for a private room). To book ahead or not?
Border Crossing – Thailand to Huay Xai, Laos
After a month in northern Thailand, our 30-day tourist visa was up and we had to skadoodle on to the next country, Laos. In this post, I'll give details and advice about border crossing from northern Thailand to Huay Xai, Laos. This was the first time I entered a new country by land! In the … Continue reading Border Crossing – Thailand to Huay Xai, Laos
A Day in Chiang Rai
After a week in Pai, we weren't quite ready to leave. Alas, our visas were about to expire, so we trekked on to Chiang Rai for two nights before hopping over to Laos. We usually like to stay in places for several days, so I regret not spending enough time in Chiang Rai. So if … Continue reading A Day in Chiang Rai
Letting Go of Thoughts – Meditation
In Pai, Thailand, I attended a few meditation classes. One class was at The Good Life, a relaxed restaurant serving homemade kombucha, kefir, decent food, and various kinds of tea. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, there is a free meditation class at 11am. I went twice and the same man led the session. Stan Kipkin, … Continue reading Letting Go of Thoughts – Meditation
Three Months of Travel – One Second Everyday
Three months of travel through India, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam through one-second clips everyday