Tag Archives: Asia

Food for those with a strong stomach and silk farm

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

March 10 ~ Siem Reap The heat and humidity are draining and I’m struggling some today as we leave Battambang for a five-hour bus ride to Siem Reap. Keeping hydrated is a challenge as we perspire fluids as quickly as … Continue reading →

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia ~ First Impressions

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday, March 6th ~ Phnom Penh, Cambodia First Impressions – A combination of India and Guatemala all rolled into one – and not necessarily in a good way. Please know that we dearly love both of these countries, but they … Continue reading →

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Our travel plans for 2016 (so far)

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

January ~ Canoga Park and Arrowbear Lakes, California For 2016, we decided to travel on the odd months, and stay in So California on even months. We will see how that works out, but that was my starting point for mapping … Continue reading →

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Myanmar Market

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

What if you were suddenly dropped down inside a culture quite contrasting to your own? You don’t speak the language, the money is foreign to you, people look and sound different. Everything is colorful, noisy, and fragrant. You see smiling … Continue reading →

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Picture of the Day ~ White Temple, Wat Rong Kuhn

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Chiang Rai, Thailand ~ More a labor of love, than a money-maker, the artist Chalermchai Kositpipat has used his own funds to create this visual masterpiece. This is a place of worship, but also an artistic creation. Instead of the … Continue reading →

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Picture of the Day ~ Wat Phra That Suthon Mongkhon Khiri

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

This imposing staircase is located in Phrae, Thailand. GRATITUDE MOMENT: Today I am grateful for differences. Each place we have had the pleasure of visiting has opened our eyes to an ever-changing variety of art, culture, food, money, transportation, vegetation, political and … Continue reading →

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Jaipur – Amber Fort, Elephant ride, Jantar Mantar, and Maharaja City Palace

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday March 21st, Jaipur, India Amber Fort The highlight today was a visit to the Amber Fort.  Dating back to the 16th century and sitting high on the hill overlooking the Maota Lake.  Known for its artistic architectural style it … Continue reading →

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Turkey ~ Travel day, Gallipoli, Troy and Canakkale

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday, February 14th Today was mostly a travel day.  We loaded up the bus after breakfast and were on the road at 7:30.  I only had a few hours sleep before our wake-up call so feeling deprived of rest.  Throughout … Continue reading →

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Long Neck Hill Tribe

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday, November 22nd – There are several different hill tribes in northern Thailand.  The most well known are the Long Neck Tribe.  Our visit was casual and we found the ladies and children to be charming and they very graciously … Continue reading →

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Three countries in one day ~ Thailand, Myanmar and Laos

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Thursday, November 21st ~ Today is another big day.  Heading toward the border town of Mae Sai we pass many rice fields with farmers harvesting the crop. We do not need to get an entry visa ahead of time to … Continue reading →

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