While driving from Croatia to Italy we noticed that there were an unusual and surprising number of red trucks on the road. Within a 4 hour drive we counted at least 40 of them. Semi-trucks, vans, delivery trucks, you name it. You may ask why this caught our attention and why it is worth mentioning. We had plenty of time to think about it during our drive. Continue reading So Many Red Trucks
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Lanna Folklife Museum in Chiang Mai
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
National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City
The National Museum of Anthropology (Museo Nacional de Antropologia) in Mexico City is widely considered one of the world’s best and most important museums. The extensive museum contains the world’s largest collections of prehispanic archaeological and anthropological artifacts from Mexican and Mesoamerican civilizations. Continue reading National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City
Meandering Family: Beyond the Nest 