I have a serious weakness Thai food. Fresh papaya salad, rich curry, and the tang of tom yom soup all leave you yearning for more. And it doesn’t help that Thai people are on the Middle Earth meal plan. They eat breakfast, second breakfast, elevenses, and...
In Thailand, trees are important. There are forests of teak and timber, bamboo and palms. There are fruit trees, sacred trees, flowering trees and… the White Mulberry. The White Mulberry isn’t native to Thailand. It was transplanted from nearby China. But,...
When I told a stranger that I was taking a Girlfriend Getaway to Thailand, they looked puzzled. “Why would you take a group of women to that country? What would you possibly do there?” I was equally puzzled by their reaction. “What would I do?” I had been to Thailand...
We took a little road trip outside of Chiang Mai to the highest point in Thailand – Doi Inthanon National Park. Up a steep and winding hill we climbed, leaving behind the typical jungle forest floor and bright skies to ascend to the very uncommon (and towering) pine...
One of the first things that comes to mind when you talk about Thailand are its beaches! Thailand has over 2,000 miles of coastline. An endless number of islands dot the emerald green waters along its edge. Deciding which beach to visit can be difficult! Beach time in...
Just because it’s summer and traditional school is out, there is still plenty to learn when you travel. Learning in the non-traditional sense is one of life’s greatest pleasures. And when you get to eat your school project? Brilliant! A New Skill? I...
