Missing My Train And Making My Liver Smile
Everything has a silver lining, including missing my train.
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Archive for month: October, 2012
When Thailand Gives You Lemons, Drink Filipino Lemonade In Nepal
When I only got a 15-day visa to enter Thailand, I had to make some decisions.. and I ended up making big changes to The Happy Nomad Tour route!
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Laos To Thailand – A Typically Crazy Journey And An Unexpectedly (Bad) Surprise
When traveling a certain amount of patience is required. I guess I made that point when I talked about my experience crossing the border from Costa Rica to Panama and again from Colombia to Venezuela. A similar patience-trying experience happened as I traveled overland from Laos to Thailand. But before the journey gets underway, check […]
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Stuck In The Mud – Landslide, Diarrhea, And A 13-Hour Delay
The story of avoiding a landslide in my pants while waiting for a landslide to be cleared
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A Day With Pencils Of Promise – Building The Future Of Laos
An organization started by a backpacker making a huge difference in Laos! The amazing work being done by Pencils of Promise.
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Photo Friday – Kiss Like An Eagle – Davao, Philippines
A beautiful moment captured at The Philippine Eagle Center
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How The Happy Nomad Tour Rolls – Winging It
I plan this trip, but I’m also often winging it. Some examples in this article.
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Bugs In The Laotian Countryside
The “wildlife” I encountered in the Laotian countryside. View these bugs your own risk.
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A Magical Week In The Laotian Countryside – Ending With A Village Ceremony And Tears
A week spent deep in the Laotian countryside, bonding with amazing people, and the heartfelt ceremony they did upon my departure
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Volunteering At Sunshine School In Veuntaen, Laos
Teaching English and being a handyman at Sunshine School in rural Laos
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