Meeting Niti opened a door into experiencing Thailand in a way I never could have as an ordinary tourist, typically confined to looking in from the outside. I experienced Niti as highly energetic and slightly mischievous from the beginning, so it came as only a mild surprise when she spontaneously announced a road trip to … Continue reading Akha village life

Temples - or Wat, as they are called in Thai - and elephants are two of the things Thailand is most known for. Both are authentic and integral parts of life in Thailand, past and present, and at the same time heavily marketed tourist attractions. We experienced some of the resulting paradoxes on our second … Continue reading Chiang Mai: Temples and Elephants

Sorry Roberta, I broke my promise. I haven't been keeping up with blogging. My dear friend Roberta encouraged me to write daily. She knows I want to make writing a regular practice. But...life happens. The last three days have been filled with beautiful beaches, yes, but also with lots of last-minute logistics, unexpected difficulties, and … Continue reading Beach time!: Krabi Province

Cultural CenterReclining BuddhaFlower marketWat PhoGolden Mount Temple Day two in the capital. We made up an itinerary for the day spontaneously, wanting to see more of the city but also take it easy and focus on eating a lot more street food and breathing a lot less exhaust fumes. Jonathan discovered that the Bangkok Art … Continue reading Day 2, Bangkok: New art and old culture

42 hour in. After three years of making a home in Seattle I am reconnecting with the world traveler I used to identify as so clearly. It feels good. Jonathan and I will be travelling together for nine weeks. Thailand, Nepal, France, Germany, Norway. Our destinations will all re-connect is with friends, family, and in … Continue reading Landing back in the world – Asia & Europe trip Spring 2020