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Review: A Most Unique Stay at Beung Pai Fish Farm, Thailand

“Catch-and-release” fish resort? What’s that?

This as the first time I was hearing the term. Graham, a 40-ish expat from the U.K., sitting next to me on the bus, was eager to divulge his secret hideaway, the Beung Pai Fish Farm…

October 27, 2011 2
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White Sheets Review: Gonkaew Chiang Mai Guesthouse, Thailand

When you first step onto the grounds of Gongkaew Chiang Mai, you’ll think you’ve found home. Nestled off of a quiet side street, just 8 minutes from the Sunday walking street and Wat Phra Singh, the relaxed vibe of the place makes this a sanctuary for travelers wanting a personal feel, without a loss for Thai quality, professionalism and hospitality.

October 19, 2011 3
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Did you know Thai Elephants can paint?

Can elephants paint?

A year ago, a friend showed me a funky abstract painting she had bought at a charity fundraiser in New York City. She told me the artist was an elephant. What?! Since when were elephants art stars?

October 16, 2011 8
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6 Tips to Riding a Motorbike in Thailand

Located on the outskirts of Pai (Thailand) is Suntichon Village, also referred to as the Chinese Village. The village is a small cultural site… Video is of the ferris wheel.

August 8, 2010 7
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Flying through the Chinese Village of Pai

The Chinese Village (aka Suntichon Village ) out of Pai The village is a small Chinese cultural site tucked away on the country outskirts of Pai/Mae Ha Song but easily reached 45 minutes by motorbike. I had heard about this place from Graham on the bus over and wasn’t sure to expect.  Surprisingly, the village [...]

August 8, 2010 0
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Solo Thailand: Learning to Ride a Motorbike for the first time

My first attempt at mastering “alone in a developing country”, was my greatest achievement in the past year! And of my many travel highlights on this journey, learning to ride a motorbike was one of them…

August 3, 2010 5