Decapitated heads, arms outstretched in pain and, oddly enough, characters from horror movies are visible throughout Wat Rong Khun, better known as the White Temple. True faith is suffering and pain, says the temple's creator Chalermchai Kositpipat of the modern Buddhist temple. Sammi and I took the … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Chiang Rai, Thailand
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The Art of Doing Nothing in Pai
Our time in Thailand had already been a whirlwind, as we flew straight from Darwin, Australia to Chiang Mai in the midst of Songkran, the New Years celebration known for massive water fights in the street and all around chaos. We wanted a few days to relax before spending a week volunteering at the … [Read more...] about The Art of Doing Nothing in Pai
How to Spend a Layover in Singapore
Between the two parts of our trip, Australia and Southeast Asia, we had a six hour layover in Singapore's Changi Airport. It's known as one of the best for layovers in the world, so I wasn't too worried about how I would spend my time. This airport is straight out of a movie. If you got stuck … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Layover in Singapore
Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Melbourne
Traveling in Australia is expensive by most standards, so when visiting the cosmopolitan capital of Melbourne, you'll want to do your best to cut costs. It's difficult to avoid if you want to take advantage of the city's best restaurants, bars and hotels, but if you would rather keep your funds … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Melbourne
On Penance and the Power of Voice
Four years ago, on my first trip to Thailand, I was naïvely excited about getting up close with an elephant. I visited a camp, rode an elephant and was entertained by the shows and paintings. Saying I didn't know any better would be a cop out. I was so captivated by the creatures that I wasn't … [Read more...] about On Penance and the Power of Voice