Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Southeast Asia Travel

My wife and I have just returned from three and a half weeks of travel. While it wasn't always comfortable, mentally or physically, it was definitely educational. I find that visiting cultures different from my own help me build empathy and compassion. I have definitely grown from being somewhere I cannot read or speak the predominant language. I like to think that learning about other social institutions and customs makes me a better person; at least it gives me more stories to tell.

Here are some of the highlights:


Bangkok, Thailand

  • Hello: Sawasdee
  • Met up with my friend, Liz
  • Trains and tuk tuks
  • Lots of walking
  • Street food
  • Night markets
  • Hot and humid
  • River taxi
  • Mango sticky rice
  • Intestinal parasite
  • Bed & breakfast (Inn a Day) and fancy hotel (Mandarin)

Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Cooking class
  • Currency exchange
  • Temples and shrines
  • Farmers' Markets
  • Street food
  • Hot and humid
  • Lush tropical forest
  • Air B&B cottage (Uma's)
  • Thank you: Kab kun ka

Luang Prabang, Laos
  • Rice farming
  • BBQd dog, rat, bird, snails
  • Teaching English to students
  • Rented a motorbike
  • Street food
  • Waterfalls
  • Tried Mexican, Korean, and Pizza in Laos
  • Guest house (Oudomsouk)
  • Hot and humid
  • Fed the guest house manager
  • Hello: Sabaidi
  • Thank you: Khob chai

Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Hello: Xin chao
  • Street vendors
  • Street food tour
  • Millions of scooters
  • Glass-front hotel (La Selva)
  • Hot and humid
  • Lots of walking
  • Women's Museum
  • Prison
  • "American War"

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Cu Chi tunnels
  • Motorcycle tour
  • Rubber plantation
  • Street food
  • Landmark tour on scooters
  • Hot and humid
  • Air B&B apartment (Christina's)
  • Thank you: Cam on


I hope you are having a great summer as well. Tell me in the comments below what your experiences were.

No comments:

Post a Comment

Show good digital citizenship.
Remember your audience.
Comments without first names will not be posted.