Our final week of five in Penang, and we finally made it to Kek Lok Si Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia and certainly, one of the highlights of Penang island. Translated as the “Temple of Supreme Bliss”, it…
Idyllic Langkawi Island
We just returned from a few days on Pulau Langkawi. Langkawi is a quiet island located a three hour ferry ride north of Penang. With its larger size and smaller population, it made for a much more laid back and…
New Families-On-The Move Friends in SE Asia
We got to do something fun this past week that we haven’t done in a long time…. We hosted friends for three days. And, strangely enough, these were very new friends. As a matter of fact, before they showed…
Things, Foods and Activities I Miss
If you have ever been on a trip out of North America, Europe, and Australia, then you probably notice how little Mexican food there is. But have you noticed the bad quality of the Italian food or the American…
Gibbon Rescue On Phuket, Thailand
Gibbons used to be plentiful in Thailand and through SE Asia, but they were poached for use and abuse in the tourist trade and as pets. Used mainly for photo opportunities for tourists who pay for a photo with a…
The Beautiful Khao Sok National Park and Rain Forest
We just left Khao Sok National Park, said to be earth’s oldest rain forest. More biodiverse than even the Amazon Rainforest, we got to see all sort of amazing plant species and even a few animals that we didn’t expect. …
Bruises, Scratches, and Fevers, Oh My!
What a day of highs and lows on lovely Koh Phangan! Because it costs quite a bit to hire a taxi on the island, we decide to rent a car and spend a long day exploring on our own. At…
A fill-up-my-heart day at Children’s Shelter Foundation
Today was one of those fill-up-your-heart kind of days. We had the opportunity to visit the Children’s Foundation Shelter run by Joy’s House about 40 minutes north of Chiang Mai. It is a haven and home for children in need. …
How this crazy family celebrated Thanksgiving in Thailand
Today, I let my two boys climb several hundred feet in the air above Thailand’s jungle canopy and told them they could jump. As a matter of fact, Nathan and I followed them off. What a rush! No, it wasn’t…
Feeding the Monks in Luang Prabang
This morning, Lorenzo and I set our alarm at 5:30am to get up and feed the monks. The roosters were just starting to crow when we left our inn and headed out to the main street. Every morning in Luang…