China, Dinosaurs, and Surprising Foods: Sunday in Udon Thani

This Sunday, my good friend Phil took me to Udon Thani, the province south of Nong Khai.  We spent the day exploring temples, parks, and markets, and of course eating glorious food.  Come along with us!

Let's hop in the car and travel 60 km south to...

Udon Thani, Thailand

Beach, FOOD, and Family: New Year in Chiang Khan

"Suhk san wan bpii mai!!" -"Happy New Year!!," we shouted from the balcony of my dear friend Teacher Phil's home in Chiang Khan, Loei Province, NE Thailand.  Fireworks boomed over the horizon as 2018 turned to 2019, and I felt gratitude from the depths of my being for all of the causes and conditions that led to that moment, to me being in Thailand, in this wonderful home, with this wonderful friend, in this wonderful life.

This post documents the second half of my New Year holiday weekend, spent in the enchanting city of Chiang Khan.

Camping, Temples, and Epic Views: Trip to Sangkhom

For the New Year holiday weekend, my Thai teacher friend took me on a trip to her home in Loei, the neighboring province to Nong Khai.  On the way, we went through Sangkhom, the western district of Nong Khai.  We camped at the coolest campsite I've ever seen, visited so many incredible temples, and saw some views beyond compare.  Come along to Sangkhom with me!