Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
In Thailand, I became a little obsessed with visiting the Bridge over the River Kwai. I spent days learning about the history surrounding the Death Train and the POW labor that built it.
I highly recommend you visit on your next trip to Thailand. Here’s why:
Monday, February 27th, 2012
Ever hear of a flotel? It’s a raft hotel that floats on a river.
It was cool, but I admit, you do have to contend with the fear of fire, water-borne diseases and swimming in the midst of elephant poop.
Get critical info on flotels:
Friday, February 24th, 2012
You’ll remember that at the end of 2011, we voted to name our sponsored whale shark “Kubwa Ya Moyo” — Swahili for “Big Heart.”
Here’s an update on our whale of a girl from our friends in Tofo, Mozambique!
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
I was heading to Burma from Thailand for just one week – so left my big bag in Bangkok and stuffed my carry-on camera bag instead. I’m calling this my Week Away Pack or “WAP” Strategy.
Check out my packing list and watch the how I fit it all in!
Monday, February 20th, 2012
Big thanks to everyone who has written me over the last year! Five questions come up fairly frequently, so I thought I’d create an FAQ.
Here’re the answers to the most popular questions ya’ll are asking:
Saturday, February 18th, 2012
When traveling, there’s always the temptation to “Go Native.” In terms of dress, I mean.
I’m not casting stones. In fact, I can fully appreciate the impulse to indulge, which I guess is fairly obvious since I was christened “Ms. Chiang Mai”! Here’s my new wardrobe:
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
Kerala, in India’s southwest, has 5 out of 10 best cities to live in India. And I believe it! The state has a Portuguese feel, great weather, and is surrounded by water.
So many reasons to like this backwater (and I mean that nicely) region! My 7 insider tips:
Monday, February 13th, 2012
Indian society is ranked according to caste, class, and wealth. Within this structure, Indian women face great barriers, especially when it comes to employment.
Traveling around India, I saw women working everywhere. Here’re the pics:
Saturday, February 11th, 2012
Kerala houseboats, also called kettuvallam, are country boats that were used to transport goods through the state’s backwater maze of canals. Now a tourist attraction, they’re a great way to spy village life on the famous Indian backwaters.
Here’s an inside peek!
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Since I’ve started my global trek (14+ months), I’ve made 49 grants from the GoErinGo! Fund.
Of these, only one I don’t feel good about. A combination of factors made me “unenthusiastic” about my giving decision.
Here’s why: