White Temple in Chiang Rai (Wat Rong Khun) What is the White Temple? The White Temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand, known to locals as Wat Rong Khun, is an unconventional, contemporary Buddhist temple designed by local artist Chalermchai Kositpipat. Construction began in...
Saffron Robed Monk Using a Cell Phone at the 10,000 Monk Gathering in Chiang Mai Buddhist monks making their morning alms rounds are a common sight of life in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Each day at sunrise my neighborhood comes alive with saffron-robed, shaved headed,...
Lopburi Sunflower Field When Is The Best Time To See The Lopburi Sunflower Fields? Every year from November to February the Thailand sunflowers put on a festival of sorts. All the way from Mae Hong Son in the north to south of Bangkok these big-headed beauties raise...
I have never been a person that liked routines. I understand how they can ground someone or add a sense of order in an otherwise hectic world but if anything they make me uneasy. I crave variety, adventure and a diversity of experiences. Routine, to me, is boring....
Century Egg How Does a Black Egg Taste? It used to be, just the thought of eating a Black Egg (or Century Egg) scared me. I love my eggs – scrambled, boiled, poached, sunny side up, over easy or over medium or even deviled. I like them Benedict, Migas, burrito,...
It is hard to believe I have been in Asia for almost a year and have now been privileged to witness two Yee Peng celebrations. Last year I attended the Yeepeng Lanna International festival near Chiang Mai, Thailand which is an amazing spectacle designed largely for...
Nusa Lembongan or Lembongan Island is located just southeast of Bali, Indonesia in the Indian Ocean. It is accessible by speedboat from Sanur, Bali in about 30 minutes. The tiny island is surrounded by coral reefs, blindingly white sand beaches and sheer limestone...
Thailand Baby Elephant Attack Some days you wake up and just don’t know what to expect. After a fun day of riding with Sarah on the Samoeng Loop around Chiang Mai, Thailand we decided to stop off in the diminishing light and enjoy a coffee at one of the many premium...
