Free Love: Mariapolis, Thailand 2011
people dancing. everyone trying to love everyone (in a universal way). no matter what you’re language is (english, thai, italian, etc) there will always be a translator ready to help you feel that...
View ArticleChiang Mai Weekend Night Markets
When I go to these places, I just cant help but break the rules of frugality. How can you resist the following: 1. Pretty small silver like carving souvenir for 3 baht 2. A 50 baht blouse that will...
View ArticleElephant Show in Chiang Mai
I went to an elephant show last weeked. The gentle giants were soOoo amazing. They did wonderful things to amaze us, they danced, played football, etc.. and at the end of the show, we of course gave...
View ArticleMae Sot: Another border town Revisited
I was there last year. And I’m visiting it for the second round. Well I was there for a VSO meeting but of course who wouldn’t want to go around after that. So first stop was to see the border of...
View ArticleThe real farmville
I was at a farm to visit another VSO Volunteer from Uganda who’s placed here in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It was a great experience to see what other volunteers are doing, and I might apply it too when I...
View ArticleAmidst floods and storms
Life goes on really. Amidst catastrophe, what we can do is stay calm, be prepared and see what is on the bright side.. Speaking of preparation, I have invited environmentalists on my farewell...
View ArticleBangkok: The City of Angels
I realized, I’ve been in Thailand long enough but I havent blogged about the the City of Angels yet. I know Krung Thep (Thai meaning of Bangkok) has a different beauty that deserves equal attention so...
View ArticleHelp my dear Thailand
Thailand adopted me for 15 months and all I wanted to do is to repay them with kindness for all the good karma they have given to me. I’m not a rich person but it does not hinder me from helping out…...
View ArticleTravel to the middle of 3 countries for 1000 pesos only
Actually, at the current exchange rate.. 750 Thai Baht is equivalent to 997.82 Philippine Pesos. So I just spent less than 1000 pesos to be in the middle of 3 countries, and more! And I’m not kidding....
View ArticleFrugal Travel Tips Series on the Road #10
I’ve known Clair when I was living in Thailand. She is one of the people I know that has a golden heart, you have to meet her to feel the aura. Also, she does little acts of kindness.. specially when...
View ArticleThis Grasya is in Thailand (again)
I’m home.. I mean I have many homes, and Thailand specifically Chiang Mai is one of them.. Well, I’m not a citizen of this country nor own a house in Thailand but because I lived here for more than...
View ArticleChiang Mai – Finding a new home
Chiang Mai, Thailand is a traveler’s haven, but for me its more than that.. it’s my home away from home. Subtle changes were felt when I first arrived via train… There were still sparks on the first...
View ArticleCost of Living in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand is one of the most favorite places of travelers whether hardcore or newbies. Reason is the quality and cost of living is better than most places I’ve been to.. and cheaper prices...
View ArticleReverse Culture Shock
So, like many other VSO Volunteers (and other International Volunteers as well), I’m in my last phase and is preparing to go home. And since I’m not new to this because I survived India as a VSO...
View ArticleThailand street food part 1
This is contributed by Julie Navarat, a Thai friend who loves to bake and knit. ^_^ Read on so you know what to order next time you are in Thailand. In Thailand, people eat street food regularly...
View ArticleSaving Elephants, Saving Grace
My first close encounter with an elephant was… in the zoo.. I grew up in South East Asia, in the Philippines in particular, but there are no wild elephants in our forest, there were wild snakes...
View ArticleThailand Street Food Part 2
Travel to Thailand always includes food. And here’s the second part of a list of Thai street foods that my beautiful local friend Khun Nok has given me.. Click here to see the first part. Now the...
View ArticleHow to avoid travel mishaps
This is an update on how to deal with challenging events when you are travelling. I travel solo most of the times and have encountered all the scenarios below.. but it doesn’t mean I won’t travel...
View ArticleTips and observations when traveling with elderly people
Finally, my mother, a senior citizen, was able to travel out of the country last month. We did not do many activities since we don’t want her to be too tired as it’s normal for elders but we still...
View ArticleHow to Get Free Accommodation When You Travel
I have to tell you something.. most of the places we stayed at when I was traveling with my mom were free.. And surprisingly, those places were very nice.. almost glamorous. And did I mention free?...
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