On the other side of the world one happens upon a variety of differences. Some may be slight, like driving on the other side of the road. While others may be drastic, like seeing a full-on market outside of a mall with people cooking roaches, grasshoppers and full squids. I would like to introduce you [...]
Tag Archives: Laos
The Emotional Roller coaster of Traveling
Houseboats on the Mekong River Traveling is not something for the faint of heart, I believe. Traveling holds some of the most amazing and some of the worst experiences a person can have. For me, traveling is an emotional rollercoaster and I would like to recount some of my highs and lows that I’ve had [...]
Travel Tips for Laos and Thailand
I would like to offer some friendly advice derived from my own experiences in Laos and Thailand for if you ever find yourself there. Manners and Etiquette: 1. Thai and Lao people are very soft-spoken and gentle (generally). Don’t show too much emotion! Overt anger, sadness, affection or other emotions can cause embarrassment to people [...]
On Teaching and Orphanages
Laos has been an adventure for me emotionally, physically and spiritually. It’s one of my first times in a developing country and I’ll talk more on that later. It’s just really been an eye opening experience that has allowed me to reflect upon my life and figure out more what I want to do. I’m [...]
