Author Archives: Brooke

TaNNNOOOO!!te Bay

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Brooke

Koh Tao has been criticized for becoming an overly-commercialized backpackers paradise, and rightfully so. Tao’s Sairee Beach has exploded in the past ten years into a place that totters on overdone. The entire beach is set up for tourism – … Continue reading →

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Scuba Dubba Doo!

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Brooke

Michael and I spent the better part of our week on Koh Tao around Sairee Beach, a haven for divers and lizards alike. Following a combined total of 19 dives, three certifications, and more Baht (Thai money) than we’d care … Continue reading →

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We’re Off to See the Lizard…

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Brooke

There’s something everyone loves about Thailand… It’s something you can’t quite name, though. It’s as if this place is a bit magical; as if nearly anything can happen. And pretty much anything CAN happen, I firmly believe. And will. You … Continue reading →

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Flight of the Gibbon

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Brooke

A gibbon is a primate found in Southeast Asian forests. There they swing about the trees using powerful little ape arms. While in Chiang Mai we were offered the opportunity to be part of a touristic adventure called Flight of … Continue reading →

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Thai Farm Cooking School

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Brooke

A major action step on my Chiang Mai wish list has been learning about the food culture, and naturally, I couldn’t resist signing up for a Thai cooking course. Michael and I have tried our hand at various curries, Pad … Continue reading →

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