Currently I am sitting in the airport in Taiwan ready to take off for home after a 6 hour layover. I left from Chiang Mai this morning after spending another unforgettable week at the elephant nature park and then finished by relaxing for 2 1/2 days in old town Chiang Mai. I started my last week in Asia on monday at the park and felt right at home as soon as I arrived. All the staff were truly happy to see me return. They were very welcoming and eager to help ...

Back in Chiang Mai after 3 weeks of travel through Laos and Cambodia. It is comforting to be back in thailand and in this city. It is safe, a great place to kick back and wander the old town streets or meander through the busy night markets.Since I last wrote I have explored the big city of phnom penh and then ended with 5 days relaxing in sihanoukville on the beach. Phnom penh was a unique experience and I must admit I was a little nervous about traveling there ...

Leaving for Phnom Penh today after 1 week in Laos and 3 days in Siem Reap. Laos was a beautiful country and Luang Prabang and Vientiene were each interesting and exciting although surprisingly very different cities.I began my week in the small and charming city of Luang Prabang where the french influence could be seen almost everywhere-Fresh french baguettes, french provencial style houses and french restaurants lining the streets. The town is located on a penins...

Back in Chiang Mai and able to use a computer after a month in Thailand! Since i last wrote I have been hard at work volunteering with the elephant nature foundation and working at the elephant nature park. I have learned so much about elephants in my time here and have come to understand more about the complicated yet strong relationship thai people have with these animals. Elephants are an extemely important part of the tourist industry here-used for trekking-s...

Just arrived in Chiang Mai yesterday and am already having a great time! After over 22hours of traveling yesterday I was exhausted when I arrived, but after a quick very cold shower (way too hot here) I was ready for a late afternoon, early evening excursion through the town. I am pretty confident in my mapping abilities but it did take me a good half an hour to stop walking in circles and situate myself within the city. I am sure the locals find it funny to see ...