THAILAND

by JulieLaughlin | March 23, 2018 | Thailand | 1 Comment

I was really apprehensive to rent a motorbike here in Thailand. I'm so bad with directions, I've never been good on two wheels and I have heard countless stories of accidents here. When I came to Pai, I had a feeling this was the place to learn. It's quiet, calm and a...

by JulieLaughlin | March 20, 2018 | Thailand | 0 Comments

I know the title of this post is off putting.  But if you still opened it and are willing to read then we can still be friends.  I've even been putting this post off just because I knew it would be an extensive one.  Especially editing all the photos.  But for you...

by JulieLaughlin | May 12, 2018 | Photos, Thailand | 1 Comment

Umm this place is truly something different.  More of a giant piece of art than a temple.  I have so many photos so decided to do a full picture book.

by JulieLaughlin | March 23, 2018 | Thailand | 0 Comments

I have finally left Pai. However, I left a part of my heart there. I already miss it. I love the calm, easygoing pace of life in Pai. I love waking up early and walking the streets before the bustle of backpackers begins. I miss the abundance of amazing food and cute...

by JulieLaughlin | March 15, 2018 | Thailand | 0 Comments

I can't count on my fingers and toes how many people told me to do a Thai cooking class while in Chiang Mai.  They have them all over Thailand, especially in the bigger cities, but Chiang Mai seems to have the best ones.  At first I was a little turned off by the...

by JulieLaughlin | March 23, 2018 | Thailand | 0 Comments

Doi Inthanon, also known as the roof of Thailand, is a large National Park in Northern Thailand.  It lies about 38 miles outside of Chiang Mai and is approximately 186 square miles in size.   It encompasses Doi Inthanon, which is the highest mountain in Thailand,...

by JulieLaughlin | March 11, 2018 | Thailand | 0 Comments

I absolutely love Chiang Mai.  It's an amazingly comfortable and quaint little city to explore.  The grid-like setup of the city makes it easy to access all attractions.  It's a true pleasure to wander through the small alleys and streets, which is where you will find...

by JulieLaughlin | December 4, 2018 | Resources, Solo Diaries, Thailand | 2 Comments

Thailand has become a top travel destination with over 6,000,000 visitors per year.  Before I embarked on my own travels through Thailand I read several reports about the country and the culture.  None of them explained some of the more bizarre things that I found.  ...

by JulieLaughlin | March 25, 2018 | Thailand | 0 Comments

I've really become a fan of the all day tours when I get to a new city!  It's great because they pick you up, drop you off, drive you to all the destinations, offer you fun facts and most of the time feed you lunch!  When I first arrived in Pai I didn't want to do...