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Recapping Loop 2: Asia
One of the most important benefits of traveling is the opportunity to see history and learn about “the world”from a totally different POV than what you’re taught in school. After 6 weeks traveling through 5 countries, Keith & Taylor catch up to reflect on some eye-opening moments in the region. The US role in…
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Recap: Thailand
We saw someone get beat up. We booked a boardroom. We had amazing nights. We met some great people. Yes. It was all part of our trip to Thailand. May Thai, food tasting, jazz, and more were fun parts of our time enjoying Oakley’s home. In this episode, Binkey joins Keith and Taylor for…
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Recap: Laos
Risking it all for photo? A brawl on the train? Sure… But more importantly papaya salad, great people and bumping into an old, new friend upon arrival This recap episode has a little bit of everything. Lao PDR was a great stop!
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Recap: Vietnam
My goodness, we did a lot in Vietnam and had the best surprise on our last night in the country. The food nearly risked the rest of the trip, since we had a hard time leaving so much deliciousness behind! Taylor and I talk through a two week trip with 5 different stops in one…
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Recap: Cambodia
The temples, the traffic flow, the food… Cambodia was a great start in Southeast Asia, although we had a somber set of visits planned at the start. An unexpected surprise certainly lifted our spirits one our second stop. Taylor and I discuss that and more in this episode. A lot more, which is why it…
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Recap: Korea
In the big city (Seoul) we saw the bright lights, smelled the great food, and felt underdressed everywhere we went. The properness of Seoul receded as the DMZ got real and the laid-back vibes of Jeju Island came into focus. Then… we got to Loveland and saw a different side of Korea! It’s all in…
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Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai, Thailand
<< Click to see the photos >> We’ve made it a point to follow the advice of our friends and try some of the things they suggest. Our first stop in Thailand was Chiang Mai. Oakley suggested we get out of the cities, so we spent a long day checking out temples and sights in…
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Chiang Mai Models
<< Click to see the photos >> Armed with my Nikon and Goole Translate, I spent two afternoons asking people on the street to model for me. Given all the hustles, it took some convincing for people to realize I wasn’t asking them for anything but a few minutes of their time. Although I had…
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North Gate Jazz Co-op (Thailand)
<< Click to see the photos >> It was simple. Every Tuesday, my guy Binkey used to host a set at this the North Gate Jazz Co-op. It wasn’t clear what it actually one, because they have jazz a few times a week. However, on Tuesdays they open it up to anyone that wants to…
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Bangkok, Thailand
<< Click to see the photos >> We finally got some “takers” on our offer to join us along the journey. Our big brother and sister from CHI joined us for 5 days in Bangkok as the final stop on our Asia trip. It was blazing hot every day, but we persevered! I’m used…
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Muay Thai in Bangkok
<< Click to see the photos >> The last time I was in Bangkok, I made it a point to go see some Muay Thai. Eleven years later, I wanted to go see it again. This time, we went to Rajadamnern Stadium for a night of fights. They have fights every night, so we weren’t…
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Ep 10: Thailand – Oakley’s Home
We got royalty on this episode! Well, kinda. Oakley shares a bit about what it’s like growing up in Bangkok and watching it change over the years. Going out with the “aunties”, finding new familiar-feeling restaurants, and enjoying the new parts of the city with old friends all keep Bangkok special. More importantly, there’s a…
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Vientiane, Lao PDR
< See the photos > Most itineraries in Lao PDR only include Luang Prabang. I wanted to see a little more than that, so we included 2 days in the capital city, Vientiane. I try to make sure we get multiple stops in each country if we can. I’m so glad this worked out. In…
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Luang Prabang & Elephants!
< See the city > < See the elephants > This was a very diverse stop north of the capital city. After dealing with a very rowdy tour group on the train, we made it into Luang Prabang without too much trouble. We had a full itinerary that is reflected in the crazy diversity of…
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Lao Street Portraits
< See the photos here > Following up on my success in South America (esp Cusco), I decided to go out to a likely tourist spot to see if people would pose for a few photos. Patuxai (AKA “The Victory Monument”) felt like my best bet because who doesn’t want photos near Lao’s Arc de…
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