Traveling with diet restrictions doesn't have to be a bummer. Our resident expert gives advice on how to plan and do it well.
Bangkok Part 1: I love this City
If you've done most of the famous wats in Bangkok before, here are some ideas for some other fun things to do in the Big Mango.
Episode 41: Millennials vs. Baby Boomers
Stay tuned for the bloopers after our outro, guys! Whether you are a Millenial, Boomer, Gen X-er, or even Post-millenial, you are sure to have noticed the tension between Millenials and Baby Boomers. Between these two generations there is a cultural gap, and one that seems larger than many other generational gaps due to rapid … Continue reading Episode 41: Millennials vs. Baby Boomers
Episode 40: Whistling Languages
(Patrice has a bit of mic trouble around 9 minutes in, but stay tuned -- this episode is a doozy!) If you're anything like us, you had no clue there were over 50 whistling languages! Maybe you don't even know what is meant by "whistling language," but don't fret! In this episode we talk about … Continue reading Episode 40: Whistling Languages
Episode 39: Tips for Traveling Light
Some people are great packers. We talk about them and try to learn their secrets.
Episode 38: Exercise Across Cultures
What do people think of exercise? Who exercises? How do they do it? We actually answer all of these when we're not ranting about how expensive bike equipment is.
Episode 37: Learning a language as an adult
This week, we dive into something a lot of people wonder about: is it really possible to learn a language as an adult? You'll be surprised to know that, according to researchers at MIT, the answer is yes! We weigh in on language learning apps and give some recommendations, talk about the research, and dish … Continue reading Episode 37: Learning a language as an adult
Koh Samet
Our third stop around Thailand was the sunny island of Koh Samet, a popular weekend getaway from Bangkok due to its proximity -- Koh Samet is a 3-hour drive south of Thailand's capital, and although it's quite popular with tourists and Thais alike, the island is still not very developed. There's only one road that … Continue reading Koh Samet
Oh, Chiang MAI!
With only 2 days in Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand, we really covered our bases.
Trekking in Mae Hong Son
Seth and I have decided that it's time for a real vacation! We'll be in Thailand for 2 weeks. The first leg: a 3-day trek around the Mae Hong Son area. We got to Thailand early Thursday morning, then took a van from Chiang Mai to the city of Mae Hong Son that day. A … Continue reading Trekking in Mae Hong Son