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Reminiscing about last year's unforgettable elephant bonding day near Chiang Mai. Many people have only seen elephants in zoos or read about them in books. Elephants are only native to Africa and Asia, which leaves quite a few continents without these peaceful giants roaming around. To those living on these lacking continents, the concept of …
is·land-hop ˈīləndˌhäp/ verb gerund or present participle: island-hopping "travel from one island to another, especially as a tourist in an area of small islands." The concept of island-hopping overwhelmed me a bit before traveling to the south of Thailand. How do I know what islands to visit? Will "Monsoon Season" ruin the weather? Should I …
The best things to do when traveling through this peaceful gem of northern Thailand. As the capital of Thailand's northern region, Chiang Mai is the perfect blend of city life, cultural history, and natural beauty. The atmosphere of Chiang Mai feels so much more relaxed than Bangkok, so we never tired of the city after …
My favorite photographs from the ancient temples of Siem Reap. The only thing I expected from Siem Reap was a gorgeous view of the sunrise over Angkor Wat. This bucket-list worthy event exceeded my expectations, but it was only the beginning of an amazing four days in Cambodia. Before I dive into detail about the …
Bangkok, the chaotic and crowded capital of Thailand, often marks a traveler's first stop in this diverse Southeast Asian country. Some people stay for weeks and soak up all that Bangkok has to offer, whereas others simply stop by for a few days in between trips. Sadly we represent the latter, as our time frame only …
