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Monthly Archives: January 2016
The First Days
I live in a beautiful place. It is not quite as remote as I had thought and for this I am thankful. Keeping in touch with family and friends is important to me, and though sometimes it is nice to … Continue reading
Posted in Southeast Asia, Teaching English, Thailand, The Karen
Tagged alone, Culture, English, Hilltribes, Karen, teaching, Thailand, Travel, volunteer
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A New Adventure.
It is hard to believe I am here. Somehow with a mixture of buses, trains and a few lifts, I actually made it from the UK to Thailand without flying. It feels a little surreal, and I cannot quite work … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Southeast Asia, Teaching English, Thailand, The Karen
Tagged Adventure, bus journeys, challenge, Culture, English, Hilltribes, journey, Karen, Living in the mountains, Mountains, No amenities, simple living, Southeast Asia, subculture, teaching, Thailand, Travel
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Inspiration Along the Way
My journey from the UK to here would not have been the same if it was not for the people I have met along the way. Of course there are hundreds of people out there who are amazing and inspiring. … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Best of the Blog, Inspiration, People
Tagged Adventure, bus journeys, Culture, inspiration, Inspiring people, journey, People, travellers
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A Whistlestop Tour
In ten days I travelled from Yangshuo in China to Chiang Mai, Thailand, arriving just in time for the New Year. In Hanoi, I stayed in Rendevous Hostel for one night for $5, £3.40. It was a nice hostel and … Continue reading
Posted in Costs, Overland Travel, Practical Information, Southeast Asia
Tagged Adventure, boat, bus journeys, cheap, cost, Culture, journey, Laos, overland, slow, south east asia, Southeast Asia, Thailand, tourism, tourist, Travel, Vietnam
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New Year In Chiang Mai
I can hardly believe that I have actually made it to Chiang Mai. Though it may not have been as physically or mentally challenging as cycling to Turkey from the UK it presented a few of its own along the way. Arriving … Continue reading
Posted in Southeast Asia
Tagged Chiang Mai, Culture, Lanterns, New Year, Thailand, Travel
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