Several weeks ago our church congregation in Chiang Mai planned a children’s activity to have the kids help plant rice in the fields! We were so excited for the opportunity, and eagerly arrived on...

We booked an early morning VIP bus ride from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, which cost about $10 per person. Yes, we could have gone cheaper…but we were really curious what the best bus...

We knew we wanted to take the rare opportunity to ride elephants while in Thailand, but wanted to be extra sure that we did a tour with the right kind of company. You see,...

As part of a Christmas gift from grandparents, we went to Suoi Tien Theme Park in Ho Chi Minh City with some friends. The entry is quite spectacular! It is a Buddhist themed park...

Today started out as a pretty mellow day.  My husband's parents and brother are visiting, and we've had fun treking around Chiang Mai and giving them a healthy fear for motorbike riding in the...

We had heard that a Vietnamese Water Puppet Show was an absolute necessity to see when visiting Vietnam, and we were eager to find out if it held up to its “tour book” recommendation....

One of my Grandmothers was the type to promote fear in children by telling them worst-case-scenario stories about children getting hurt on electronic coin-operated rides, escalators, etc. My mother passed down some of these...

During our online exploration, we discovered that Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, promised to be a vibrant destination for holiday festivities! Despite Vietnam's predominantly Buddhist culture, the city embraced the holiday spirit by...

We entered Thailand with a visa-on-arrival which only let us stay in Thailand for 30 days. You can obtain a longer visa for Thailand by applying in advance, but we had missed our boat...

Every once in a blue moon I mourn the loss of my children's American childhood. Why do I feel this way, I think? It happens when I reminisce about the great childhood days I...