• What it’s Like to Drive in Thailand

    Thailand has a reputation for hair-raising driving conditions, and that reputation is well-earned! I’ve driven a car for almost the entire six months we’ve been here, and progressed from being “terrified beginner” to “almost native”. Starting out To begin with, it was pretty terrifying getting into the rental car at…

  • Thailand Recap – Kirsten

    Today was our last full day in Thailand.  Tomorrow, Sunday December 8th, we fly back to The States via Bangkok and Beijing. I wish we had 1 more day here.  Actually, I wish we had 1 more week here and were spending that week living in the city.  We left…

  • Sunday Night Market in Chiang Mai

    The Sunday Night Market in Chiang Mai is a one of the most popular markets in all of Thailand.  Its hard to describe if you’ve never been to a Thai street market before.  There are knick-knacks, handicrafts, food, drinks and more but its definitely a different thing that what we…

  • Buffalo Market

    Near the end of our time in Chiang Mai, we went to the Buffalo Market, which is down near Hang Dong.  It’s a local’s market that does indeed sell buffalo amongst other colorful things.  It was definitely interesting.  …. Some of the items for sale: Some of the food for…