Monthly Archives: May 2010

Scuba Dubba Doo!

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Brooke

Michael and I spent the better part of our week on Koh Tao around Sairee Beach, a haven for divers and lizards alike. Following a combined total of 19 dives, three certifications, and more Baht (Thai money) than we’d care … Continue reading →

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We’re Off to See the Lizard…

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Brooke

There’s something everyone loves about Thailand… It’s something you can’t quite name, though. It’s as if this place is a bit magical; as if nearly anything can happen. And pretty much anything CAN happen, I firmly believe. And will. You … Continue reading →

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Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (and Songthaews, Buses, and Cargo Ferry Boats) in 24 hours

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Michael

Leaving Luang Prabang, we booked a flight to begin our journey to eventually carry us to sunny Koh Tao, Thailand, in the Gulf of Thailand. Arriving at the Laos airport in a torrential downpour at 6 a.m. (the rain: hardest … Continue reading →

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Eleg(ph)ant time in Luang Prabang, Laos

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Michael

A small city tucked in northern central Laos, the city of Luang Prabang instantly gave off a European feel and romantically beautiful. In the mid 1990s, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site, a distinction that seeks to preserve cultural … Continue reading →

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