Third world countries are definitely not what we are used to. No job? No shoes? No shirt? No problem! Here, weld this. What? You don't know how to weld? No problem! Grab this jack hammer... I thought the people in the street with whistles were workers. Nope! They are just citizens jumping in to stop traffic so you can make your turn at the intersection where there are no signs or lights for any tips you decide to give them. Risk takers will also defy traffic ...

It's been three nights in Indonesia with a lot of similarities and differences from Thailand. First of all Indonesia, being closer to the equator is noticeably hotter! You can always tell a local in their pants and shirts, some sweaters and I even saw a coat  There are also more cockroaches in Indonesia. I am convinced this is in large part due to the religious offerings left out. Walking down the street I am careful not to step on them as they are often left...

Kho Phangan, home of the full moon party. Sorry dad, I had to go! I was very cautious with my drink, did not drink much or take much and hid enough money in a secret spot to taxi back. And by taxi I am referring to the pick up trucks they load people into the back of and rip them to their hotel. One night I took the taxi scooter lol I like this island; I've done the most shopping here so far. I have to be careful though, my pack is getting heavy! We rented scoo...

Koh Tao was a whirlwind that seemed to drag on lol We got there in time to check in and have dinner. The town is all about diving so we joined in  Starting the day after we got there was 4 days consisting of 4 videos and quizzes, a final exam, time in the pool and 4 dives at a maximum 18 meters. It was a lot of fun, I love being under the water  We saw tons of fish, an eel, some moray, acres of coral, nemos and a turtle  I am open water certified now a...

To get to Railay you take a ferry, but Thai style  The ferry stops so some long boats can come along side for people to jump into; it takes you almost to shore where you wade the rest of the way in with your pack on your back. So funny :) Railay was a beautiful beach. We spent two nights there. Yesterday I followed the guys into a cave where their headlamps came in handy and we tested some bamboo ladders. It was dodgy and dirty but fun and the view at a mouth...