Getting to Mae Chaem, Thailand
After we were done in Mae La Oop, we came back to Chiang Mai for a little rest. For me, “rest” meant coming down with a nasty cold that put me in bed for three days, and made me light-headed for a...
View ArticleNot a Guide to Mae Chaem
Mae Chaem is a small town in northern Thailand. It has just started to pop up in guidebooks, and Travelfish has a small amount of information on the place. But in our research of Mae Chaem before we...
View ArticleWhere to Eat in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is one of my favorite places in the world. Why? Well, there really isn’t a lot to do. There are lots and lots of wats, but you can see them in a couple of days’ worth of hard walking. There...
View ArticleNuts and Bolts: Planning a Trip to Chiang Mai
This page has a little information to aid you if you are planning a trip to Chiang Mai. Remember, we are a family of five, and we travel mostly to eat. We were in Chiang Mai for about a little over a...
View ArticleWhat I Hope My Kids Get Out of Travel
I started Because Travel in part to give myself a forum to try to answer a question: why do so many people (including me) sacrifice so much to travel? And for the most part, I explore why I travel....
View Article31 Tips for Getting Around in Bangkok
Bangkok is one of my favorite cities in the world, and it makes a wonderful introduction to Asia. If you have never been to Asia before and are looking for a first taste, Bangkok is a perfect balance...
View ArticleCruising and Crashing in Thailand’s Old Capital: Ayutthaya
The first two times I came to Thailand I skipped Ayutthaya, one of the old capitals of the country. Ayutthaya is famous for old ruins. I love old ruins, but I had already been to Angkor. Once you go...
View ArticleAmphawa: Where Markets and Monks Float, Monkeys Swim, and Flies Fire!
Many people who come to Thailand want to see a floating market. And many of those who want to see a floating market, want to see an “authentic” floating market, rather than a “tourist” floating market....
View ArticleThe Boating Monks of Amphawa
I stood quietly at the edge of the canal, my toes hanging over the edge of the wooden walkway that fronted the row of shops that lined the old waterway. The sun was not yet up, but already it was...
View ArticleMeeting Refugees at Bangkok’s Immigration Detention Center
**NOTE: Every little bit of help you can offer refugees can make a difference, even if it seems small to you. This post is about how I had a very meaningful experience doing something very small for...
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