Monthly Archives: April 2016

Chiang Mai, Round 4!

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Lou

It’s the fourth time I’ve been to Chiang Mai and though I know lots of people love it first time around, but for me, this city is a grower. The first time I came here I hated it. It was … Continue reading →

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Two Weeks in Thailand

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Lou

And what a two weeks it has been! I returned to Thailand just a couple of weeks after I had left in time to meet Mary, one of my best friends and all time favourite people to hang out with, who was … Continue reading →

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Thakek

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Lou

I have spent the best part of the last two weeks at The Green Climbers Inn, just outside Thakek in Laos. It is an amazing place, set in it’s own valley between the hills. It is super sociable because unlike … Continue reading →

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Bangkok

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Lou

After an intense few months in the mountains of Thailand, Maddy and I were both ready for some downtime. Her Dad has an apartment in Bangkok, and it was the perfect place to unwind. I am not usually a huge … Continue reading →

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The Little Things

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Lou

Living in the village, beyond anything else, feels incredibly normal. Yet there are a thousand small things that make living here a totally different experience to any that I have had before. Buildings here might only have a floor and … Continue reading →

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