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Embracing Change and New Adventures
As I gear up for 2026, I renew my decisions to write more, talk about the start of a new adventure, and wrapping up Thailand…for now. Continue reading
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Cultural Transition: My First Night in Don Mueang
Transitioning from the small town to the big city, I reflect on where I am and the small comforts of familiarity. Continue reading
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The Unknown Pilgrimage
What started out as a post-orientation field trip ended up being so much more. Continue reading
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A Moment of Reflection
One of my heroes, Rick Steves, offered some insight several years ago that I think is relevant today: “It’s good style to get to know people before you bomb them.” In light of recent events in the Middle East and… Continue reading
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Earthquake Update
Hello everyone, thank you for following along. I apologize for my irregular posts lately. To catch you up, many things have happened: the earthquake, moving from Don Mueang to Ayutthaya, dealing with Bangkok Belly, and a visa run. I’ve had… Continue reading
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Cultural Orientation: Buddhism is Everywhere
I don’t know much about Buddhism. It’s not that I can’t read books on the subject. I have read plenty. It’s not that I can’t understand the core tenets of the faith; I get it. The problem is that spirituality,… Continue reading
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Cultural Orientation: Cooking
If there’s an art that I excel at above all else, then it has to be cooking. I love to cook. It brings me great pleasure to be in the kitchen. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a pot of bean… Continue reading
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Cultural Orientation: Going to the Market
Going to an open-air market off the beaten path offers a glimpse into daily life that few people see as tourists. Continue reading
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Cultural Orientation: Language Barriers
Whether I am okay with it or not, I’m 48 years old. There are many advantages to doing this sort of thing later in life. You have wisdom, you’re more comfortable in your own skin, making mistakes, so on and… Continue reading
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Cultural Orientation: Respect and Etiquette
Feet, wai’s and what respect looks like in Thai culture. Continue reading
