Author Archives: Vee
Chef Boyar-Vee
One of the local markets in Chiang Mai
Here we go again…. Cooking Class Round 2.
Since I had already spent my money and my poor stomach, although not 100% better, was feeling good enough to eat regular food again I decided to give the cooking class another try. The instructors welcomed me back with open arms and they all greeted me with hugs and inquired about my illness which I thought was really sweet. Continue reading
Poisooooooooooooooooooooooooon
So to celebrate my two months on the road I went out and got myself a really thoughtful gift……food poisoning. 😐 Continue reading
yin dee tee dai roo jak Chiang Mai!
Wat Jediluang
I didn’t have any real expectations before coming to Chiang Mai but I’m sure I wasn’t expecting a laid back type of town with a whole lot of flava. Continue reading
Meditating in the Moment
I’m still on the island of Koh Samui and am writing from one of the very few Vegetarian-only restaurants that I have spotted on the island. I have a clear view of a huge mountain with various Mom and Pop shops underneath that cater to the locals. The loud high pitched voices of Thai women chattering about the daily gossip and motorbikes speeding through the streets can be heard in the background. The aroma of street vendors cooking Thai delicacies on portable hot plates fill the air. Continue reading
Silence of the Lambs
For the last four days I’ve been away for four days sitting in complete silence at a meditation retreat held at a Buddhist Monastery on the island of Koh Phangan. Continue reading
The rubdown with an unhappy ending
I will admit that I’ve gotten a little beside myself with these cheap massages. I am feeling the need to indulge more often than not. As long as I don’t go over the daily budget that I’ve set for myself what’s the harm right? Well, when it costs under $11 for one hour long oil and Thai massages you can see why I can’t help myself right? They even threw in an unexpected surprise at the end of my last massage. What was it you ask? Well you know I’m not just going to come out and tell you. There’s always a wild story. So listen up…. Continue reading
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Must have at least one picture with an animal during every trip ;-)
The 6 hour tour on yesterday was well worth the $450 bhat or $14.30 I spent on it. Since the Thai people I’ve encountered seem to run on their own time the tour actually lasted more than 7 hours. Continue reading