Monthly Archives: October 2010

I hardly saw any of this beautiful and the largest island of Thailand. Why you ask? Because I think it is my mission as a traveler to check out the local eye doctors of every region I visit. I have … Continue reading →

The blissfulness of traveling solo came to a screeching halt after I arrived on the island of Ko Phi Phi. I caught the morning ferry from Ao Nang and arrived on Ko Phi Phi about two hours later. On first … Continue reading →

It was time to go our separate ways for awhile. Laura headed north to the Burmese border and I headed south to the Thai islands. We said our goodbyes in Bangkok and I boarded a train with a sleeper berth. … Continue reading →

Temples are to southeast Asia as Catholic churches are to Europe. They are everywhere and after awhile they all start to look the same. Don’t get me wrong they are beautiful, I just think perhaps I have done too many … Continue reading →

One of my favorite places I have been so far is Chiang Mai, Thailand. There is a little bit of everything, plenty to see, lots to eat, and just enough from home to be comfortable. I ended up staying in … Continue reading →