From far away there is a pristine, glistening white temple. Simple, elegant. As you approach the bridge to enter you are greeted by guardians or so you think. You start your crossing over the bridge.. […]
The Dawn of Happiness
Venturing aware from my group I got lost wandering these stunning ruins of Sukhothai. It is no wonder I was so mesmerized walking through the towering brick columns and enormous stone Buddhas. Sukhothai was the […]
Diamond Temple
Walking through a temple interior made of brilliantly glittering diamonds is truly majestic. Wat Tha Sung in Uthai Thani takes your breath away. A temple made of clear/white mosaic mimic diamonds and make you feel […]
I’ll Take the King Cobra, Please.
Looking for a quick lunch stop during your roadtrip through Thailand? Let’s see what’s on the menu Rats. The rice field kind, so they’re clean. 2. Freshly gutted fish. 3. King Cobra. Meaty and they […]
River Kwai
While waiting for the train to pass over the River Kwai I thought much about the WWII prisoners who were responsible for this train line coming to life. The day before we visited the Hellfire […]
Hellfire Pass & Museum
T The Hellfire Pass is an interesting piece of history that I am grateful to have been exposed to. Like many, my education on WWII throughout childhood was primarily focused on events in Europe and […]
Bridge to Wan Po Station
Looking for hidden cave Buddhas? If you walk along the tracks along the River Kwai near Wang Po Station you will find them. From the moment I entered the cave I saw Buddhas everywhere. Small […]
The Foods You Find in a Night Market
We have all heard about street food, night markets, street markets. The fresh knife cut noodles, exotic fruits, and live seafood cooked right in front of your eyes. First, let me introduce you to my […]
Jade Love
You’ve never seen jade like this before. Jade in North America does not compare in beauty, size, or quality to the jade in Asia. After all.. the jade mines are located in Burma, China, and […]
Elephant Itch
We had the pleasure of feeding, bathing, and interacting with Asian elephants one morning. Each elephant had its own personality and loved the sugar cane we fed them. When the elephants were ready to move, […]
Golden Bathroom
Yes. You read that right. The GOLDEN bathroom. Gold everywhere. EVERYWHERE. I do not think that even a Sultan could have a bathroom this magnificent. More of the exterior… with a guardian golden baby riding […]
