What a transformation! I did not realize how much stress I have been carrying these last couple years. It has taken me over a month to untangle these thoughts, feelings, and fears. Boudhanath Stupa has been the medicine I have needed to slow down and reflect. As most of you know …
How to best describe riding in Khatmandu without a visual? Busy ants. Imagine four lanes of busy ants bumper to bumper, there is a right turn that needs to be made from the left side of the road, ( driving on left side ). Not only do you have to merge in …
Being in Nepal only a week; I have some pretty high expectations of myself and Nepal. The days leading up to my departure date I was sure to remind myself of all my comforts; drinkable water from the tap, my familiar foods, soft warm bed, routine, a strong network of friends, projects, purpose, familiar language, …
I am really having an amazing time on my return to Bangkok. When I first got here 2 months ago I was acclimating and trying to adjust to the time difference. I hit the big Tourist attractions first and was a little disenchanted by the crowds; I did not have my traveling big …
So I didn’t think I was going to visit the Islands in southern Thailand because of how busy and touristy I have heard them to be. But, some relaxation and not having to move around and chilling out before I head home to the cold sounded like a good idea. I looked forward …
Last I was in Sukhothai working on my attitude. I left Sukhothai and spent a couple days getting back up to Chiang Mai to say goodbye to Roxanne and fly back to Bangkok. I have always had an emotional connection with my vehicles and feel gratitude for the freedom they give me; both in my …
I got to Sukhothai early evening during what would be considered rush hour. It was hot and dusty and I made some mistakes on finding my way to the hostel I booked. By the time I got there my attitude had totally shifted. I went from blissed out to cranky in moments. …
Today will be a long day on the bike; an all day affair. We are riding out of the mountains towards the center of Thailand. I have been so focused on the twists and turns of the roads in the mountains that I have not had my usual wondering rambling road thoughts. I …
My days in Nan continued with more of the same mountain excursions, coffee tasting, friend making, jungle trekking, and temple exploring. I spent an evening in the mountains on the river in a yurt like tent covered by a palm grass shelter, and explored the village of Bo Kluea, known for its salt …
Nan is bananas. So far one of my favorite provinces. What makes this place like a sweet, yellow, ripe fruit? It sits in the Northeast of Thailand on the border of Lao. A river runs through the valley so the agriculture is plenty, lush, and abundant. The valley is surrounded by limestone mountains …