Myanmar: Land of Green and Gold
Leading up to our trip to Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), we had met a few travelers who had recently visited the country. Each person we spoke to said it was their favorite country they had visited on their trip….
Indonesia: The Good, The Bad, and The Quirky
With thousands of individual islands, Indonesia is a vibrant and diverse country that has something for everyone. From the liberal and friendly college atmosphere of Yogyakarta to the beautiful, stunning, and sometimes frightening volcanic landscapes, to the unique Hindu enclave of Bali,…
Ijen: Blue Flames and Noxious Gasses
Our story begins about a year and a half ago when we saw Ijen on one of the episodes of the BBC’s documentary series Human Planet. The story of the incredible lives of the locals who eek out a living hiking…
Malaysia: The Melting Pot
Malaysia is a multi-ethnic and multicultural melting pot. Its citizens are primarily Malay (Malaysian Muslim – a loosely defined term), Chinese, Indian, and Indigenous. The country has been a trade hub since its very beginning and with the arrival of…
Laos: The Good, The Bad and The Quirky
Now that our time in Laos has come to a close, we are happy to review the country and our brief time spent in it (just 13 days). We really enjoyed our time in Laos and if we didn’t already…
Meditation Boot Camp at Wat Ram Poeng
Picture a building with shiny marble floors. There are a handful of people inside, all wearing loose and poorly fitted white clothing. Some are sitting and others are slowly walking back and forth with looks of determination or glazed stares….
Gibbons, Bats, and Bugs, Oh My!
We traveled to Pak Chong, a small town just outside of Khao Yai National Park in Thailand, where we stayed at Green Leaf Guesthouse. The guesthouse offered a combination half-day and full day tour of the national park which we…
Angkor Wat Temple Complex
Before coming to Cambodia, we had an image in mind of what Angkor Wat looked like. This is what we had in mind: I knew that the temple was well known for being large and detailed, but I had no…
The Philippines: The Good, The Bad, and The Quirky
Now that we’ve put some time (2 weeks) between us and the Philippines I am ready to give a summary of my thoughts on the country and our experiences. The Bad Transportation First of all, the fumes and smog in…
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