A Day with Elephants at the Hill Tribe Sanctuary
As a tourist its always possible you are going to be part of some exploitation to generate money. Anything involving animals is always problematic. So there are a couple of… Read more »
Author Archives: Alan
A Day in Chiang Mai
So got up at 4am and caught a taxi to the airport for my Thai Smile flight to Bangkok. Thai Smile is the discount airline owned by Thai Airways. It… Read more »
Why Thailand?
I am now sitting in a Hotel in Thailand. So why Thailand? Thailand is one of the top backpack traveling destinations of the world, it is Asia. It is a… Read more »
Day 2 Bangkok
Yesterday with the lack of sleep was a bit of a blur and there are something’s I didn’t mention – like my guide rubbing my tummy for luck. Not an… Read more »
My first Day as a Tourist in Thailand
So I spent the first day in Thailand as a tourist. Here is basically what I did with a tour guide Taxi to temple, walk to another temple, public bus… Read more »
The Journey to Thailand, Philippine girls to Dubai and both the front and back of the plane, memories of Hongkong
So the journey to Thailand is long. It was 2 hours from Columbus to Newark (United), 15 hours Newark to Hongkong (United) (1 hour layover), 2.5 hours to Bangkok (Cathay… Read more »
Memories of Ecuador
As I leave Ecuador I know that my memory will be filled with moments as time moves on rather than a complete picture. Moments of laughter and joy, bittersweet moments…. Read more »
Guayasamin Museum
So Guyasamin museum and house are in Quito. I felt they deserved to have their own gallery.
Final day volunteering and Spanish lessons
Yesterday was my final day of volunteering and doing spanish lessons. It was sad in many respects, and I am aware of my privilege. Wednesday night I took my host… Read more »