Phi Ta Khon Ghost Festival What is Phi Ta Khon Ghost Festival? Phi Ta Khon, otherwise known as the Dan Sai Ghost Festival in Loei, Thailand, is a series of festivals held over three days in Dan Sai, Loei province, Isan, Thailand. Sometimes called the Siamese “Day of...
One of my favorite things about Bangkok, Thailand is being able to see all of the different faces it presents. A few months ago I had an overnight layover and decided, instead of spending the evening at the Lebua SkyBar, to go wander the streets around Chinatown, have...
Just before Jon and I left for our road trip across Canada and the United States I came across a plea on Facebook from one of my favorite charities the Soi Dog Foundation, asking for flight volunteers to transport a couple of rescue dogs from Thailand to Canada. Since...
See also: Photo: Wat Mahathat UNESCO World Heritage Site It is Yee Peng Again! Dansai Ghost Festival All kinds of spirits come out to play at the Ghost Festival in Dansai,Thailand. Also known as Phi Ta Khon, a yearly three day event held in Loei province in...
See also: Cambodian Rice Noodle Soup with Blood Tofu Turkish Cooking Class in Cappadocia Currywurst in Berlin I have always been fascinated by life on the streets of Bangkok, Thailand. Around almost every corner is a new and rich surprise. From street food, opera on...
When Sarah and I are not on a long trip, we like to take what we call a mini-adventure. Just a few days for a change of pace, a few nights in the big city, or an opportunity to pickup some things we can’t get at our home base. We had recently been talking with the...
I think Thailand has some of the most amazing beaches on the planet. Even though they can sometimes get to be a bit noisy and distracting, colorful long-tail boats add a certain exotic feel to the waters. I made this image, and many others, on a recent trip to Krabi...
It is said, variety is the spice of life, and lately, I have been a bit lacking in the varietal of luxury. The last few months have been exciting and adventure filled, but I haven’t taken much time to slow down and spoil myself with a truly five-star experience. When...
