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Railay Beach Rock Climbing
Loving Railay Beach Rock Climbing - I'm officially hooked. Rock climbing is my new passion. There is something incredibly exhilarating about clinging to a rocky pinnacle while balancing on a ¼ inch toehold 20 meters above ground. Our few days (much too short) on...
Koh Phi Phi: Hippies Bar and “The Beach”
Hippies Bar - In the early twilight hours (and after much needed naps and showers following our work on Ko Phi Phi's Chilli House), several of us reconvened at Hippie’s, a quaint little bar on the shores of Phi Phi island. There, we spent many hours watching the moon...
Ko Phi Phi – Volunteering for Tsunami Relief
Previous to the tsunami, the Phi Phi Islands chain, part of the Haad Nopparattara Mo National Park, was a pristine paradise and one of the most expensive hot spots in the Andaman Sea. After the events from December 2004, 850 bodies were recovered and a suggested 1,300...
Phuket and Patong Beach: Touristy, yet Beautiful
After leaving the lush beaches of Ko Tao, our next stop on our southern journey through Thailand was Phuket. Although the west coast is visited far less frequently during the summer months, we decided to brave the rain and head cross-country to more sparkling white...
Scuba Diving in Ko Tao, Thailand
Magnificent Ko Tao They say that time flies when you are having fun, and these past few weeks have passed in a colorful blur of sparkling blue waters, dizzying views of underwater paradise, and endless, pure white beaches. Ko Tao was my next destination and I was...
Ubon, Thailand border crossing
After Pii Mai Lao - Following the Laos New Year celebration, it was very hard to wake up the next morning. We had to catch a bus back to the border in order to make a quick trip through Bangkok and down to the islands. The next 30 hours were perhaps the longest I've...
Exploring Vang Vieng, Laos
Exploring Vang Vieng, Laos, was like uncovering a little Eden. Swimming in turquoise ponds, crawling in hushed caves and experiencing the countryside few travelers get to see.
Bo Sang Umbrella Village
Explore Bo Sang village. See how Thai handicrafts are made and buy a few of your favorites to take home.
Vietnam Border Crossing; Saigon Adventures
Our month in Vietnam began with a Vietnam border crossing from Cambodia.
How to Tour Angkor Wat in Cambodia
You need at least three days to fully enjoy the majesties of Ankgor Wat. Go early or stay late to avoid the tour groups that clog Angkor’s ancient ruins, and be prepared to be mystified and thrilled.
