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Our Interview With Family Adventure Podcast

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We were recently interviewed by Family Adventure Podcast. It’s a great podcast that aims to inspire families to travel and dream big. We were a little nervous, but Erik is very easy to talk with and we had a lot of fun. Please be sure to check it out. For those families looking to be inspired or hoping for some travel tips, Family Adventure Podcast has a lot of other great interviews to check out on their site and their podcast is available on iTunes as well.

Listen here: Episode 51 – Taking the Scenic Route!

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2014 In Review – Part 1

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The last year has been one of the best in our lives. It was all about change, risk, adventure, and discovery. We took, what some would consider, a crazy leap of faith, and although we can’t say what the future holds, we wouldn’t change a thing. The experiences that we’ve had in the last year are more than most could hope for in a lifetime. We are amazed and so grateful when we look back on it all. Continue reading 2014 In Review – Part 1 →

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Friends Abroad

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When you decide to travel long-term, many wonderful experiences lay before you, but you must also be willing to leave behind the comforts of home and loved ones. Of course, in today’s world it is easy to stay in touch with tools like Skype, Facebook, WhatsApp, and email. They all go a long way toward combating homesickness. With technology, you can often feel just as “in touch” when you are thousands of miles from home as you did when you were actually there.

We enjoy seeing what everyone is up to on Facebook and scheduling calls with friends and family, but the absolute best treat is when people come to visit. Not only do we get to see them in-person, but we get to play host and share some of our adventures with them. Continue reading Friends Abroad →

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Unexpected Challenges

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People choose to travel for a number of reasons, but it often includes a desire to expose oneself to new experiences and cultures. It gives us an opportunity to grow and learn. To us, it’s what makes travel such a rich and worthwhile venture. However, putting yourself in unfamiliar situations, where you don’t always know the language, can sometimes cause stress and frustration. How you handle that stress and frustration will determine your success as a traveler and the satisfaction you get from traveling.

1) Be Prepared. This is partly about taking the time to learn a little about the place where you will be traveling, but it is also about preparing yourself mentally. Embrace the fact that there WILL be times when you are lost and confused. Expect it and accept it. Continue reading Unexpected Challenges →

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We Need To Talk About The Elephants!

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The British Berliner visited the Baan Chang Elephant Park, a place we very much enjoyed, and were kind enough to mention our experience in their post. Be sure to read about their adventures in Chiang Mai.

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A beautiful elephant. Photo@ WWFT A beautiful old elephant. Photo@ WWFT

Last week, I told how you about the delightful time that we had at our cookery school and that in fact, Chiang Mai was everything that we had dreamed of, and more.

Another reason why we wanted to go to “The Rose of the North” was also because of the fertile Ping River Valley. The Valley is a patchwork of paddy fields surrounded by rolling hills, forested mountains, jungles and rivers. The ideal terrain for adventure travel, trekking, river rafting, four-wheel drive safaris, visiting Thailand’s hill tribe people, and of course, riding the elephants.

Traditional Elephant Tatoo Design from Urban VicArt Traditional Elephant Tatoo Design from Urban VicArt

Yes, the elephants.

I know what you’re thinking. Riding elephants has become a controversial issue. Indeed, human contact with wild animals is anything but simple. A highly respected blogger: Turner Barr from Around the World in 80 Jobs spent some time as…

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Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Center

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Located on the original “navel of the city” and near the Three Kings Monument, you’ll find the Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Center. The center was created to promote the understanding of Chiang Mai’s roots, foster a sense of pride in local identity, and help preserve the beauty of local culture.

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Lanna Folklife Museum in Chiang Mai

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The powerful and prosperous ancient Kingdom of Lanna covered most of northern Thailand as well as parts of eastern Burma, western Laos, and across neighboring parts of southern China from the 13th to 18th centuries. Chiang Mai was the capital of the kingdom and at the heart of its culture.

Lanna is distinct from other provinces of Thailand in language, cuisine, art, architecture, and music. Although, Chiang Mai was eventually incorporated by the Thai Government and became a province in 1933, the distinctive Lanna culture still endures today.

The Lanna Folklife Museum is focused on educating both Thais and tourists about Northern Thailand’s distinctive culture and history. Continue reading Lanna Folklife Museum in Chiang Mai →

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Wat Phra Singh in Chiang Mai

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Wat Phra Singh is a beautiful example of classic Lanna architecture. Here you’ll find steeply pitched roofs with lavishly carved eaves, mural paintings, red lacquered columns decorated with gold leaf stenciled patterns, stucco decoration, white chedi with an octagonal base, you name it. Continue reading Wat Phra Singh in Chiang Mai →

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Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai

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It was a bit overcast when we visited Wat Chedi Luang yesterday, but even with the cloudy skies, it was simply stunning. This was our second visit to this temple complex. The moment I saw it for the first time, I told myself that we’d need to return. Not only because the batteries on my camera had just died, but because it was the kind of place that overwhelms you with its grandeur and beauty. Continue reading Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai →

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Saturday Walking Street in Chiang Mai

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For those looking for a market experience in Chiang Mai that is less geared toward tourists and more geared toward locals, then give the Wualai Market (Saturday Walking Street) a try. It’s less crowded than the Night Bazaar and even the Sunday Walking Street, but you’ll find plenty of handicrafts and tasty street food to make it worth your while.

The market gets started around 5:00pm and starts folding up around 10:00pm. Start at the Chiang Mai Gate on the south side of the Moat and then follow the stalls along Wualai Road to the south. Continue reading Saturday Walking Street in Chiang Mai →