After spending four months in Asia we came to realize a few things. Number one, SE Asia is completely different from Asia, Asia. Gone were the days of waking up to the crow of a rooster or the gun...
Asian Cruise
I can’t believe how quickly time has flown by! The cruise with the grandmas seemed so far off when we left their house last June, but in the blink of an eye, here we are…in China of all places....
Beach Hut in Palawan
We were anxious to arrive in Palawan after hearing from just about everyone how beautiful the island is. The Philippine Islands are all so beautiful, I would be hard pressed to say which one was the best we saw...
First World Problems in the Philippines
I’m ITCHY! I’m covered bug bites!! Sand Witches as the locals call them. My days of laying in the sun have yielded hundreds of itchy bumps all over my body. I “heart” the Philippines. I really do! The simplicity...
Donsol
After recharging our batteries in Manila for a few days we flew to Donsol on the island of Sorsogan. When we landed (5hours late) we were treated to a traditional dance troop outside the tiny airport and a driver...
Puerto Galera
Our plans for our first week in the Philippines changed at the last minute so we took a gamble on a beach close enough to Manila that we wouldn’t need a flight and booked it. Two airplanes, a taxi...
Happy Year of the Rooster
One of the strange things that happens when you live without a schedule, is you literally NEVER know what day it is. So I’m laying in my room in Ho Chi Minh when the desk calls up to ask why...
Ho Chi Minh
As we exited the airplane in Ho Chi Minh it was evident we had left the peaceful village life behind. Throngs of people were pushing and shoving to be first in line at passport control. Some even started running! Hahaha! ...
Cambodia
Cambodia, you had me from hello! We started our visit to Cambodia laughing hysterically as our complimentary airport driver pulled up to the curb to collect us in a tuk tuk. Now, when you see our luggage, it looks...
Chiang Mai
As Trevor says, “We’re in one of the Chiangs”. Well, now were done with the Chiangs, and also with our five weeks in Thailand, but Chiang Mai deserves a post none the less. My original impression of Chiang Mai...