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 ...

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 ...