Bangkok’s Chinatown can easily be described as a sensory overload not worth missing, and is an absolute must experience for both old and new tourists to the Thai capital.  Packed with shops selling anything from bathtub plugs to Angry Birds backpacks, it’s gold and food that’s Chinatown’s specialty.  The streets here are jam packed with people, […]

If we ever end up moving to Bangkok, we now know where to go on weekends to freshen up our condo!! Our trips to Bangkok usually revolve around shopping, temples, shopping, river, shopping, Lumpini Park, shopping, eating, and more shopping.  This past trip was no different, but since we were accompanied by a first-timer, and […]

Cross another one off The List! We didn’t know much about the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage until we actually arrived in Sri Lanka and started asking around.  Apparently, what once started as a legitimate orphanage for injured, abused, and abandoned elephants, has since turned into more of a money making amusement park for tourists.  At a […]

There’s no question that the cheapest and best way to see Sri Lanka is to travel the country by public bus.  The frequency, infinite number of routes, and willingness of locals to help out in times of need, make traveling by bus an absolute must for anyone wanting to really get into Sri Lanka.  That […]

1. It’s dark. Real dark. In fact, all you see during the hike up are stars, flashlights, and the dirt your light shines on.  This is a good thing though, because if you could actually see the scrambling you were doing, you may end up turning right around. 2. It’s cold. Real cold.  If you’ve […]