Soles of a Nomad

Plan to celebrate Yi Peng in Chiang Mai? Here’s a practical guide to finding the best lantern release spots, understanding the festival’s meaning, and tips for avoiding crowds and confusion during Thailand’s most magical night.

Join our family’s journey to the Yi Peng Lantern Festival Chiang Mai, where vows were kept, lanterns were launched, and a little chaos made for unforgettable memories.

Cave Lodge near Soppong, Thailand, is a legendary base for caving, kayaking, trekking, and swapping muddy adventure stories by the campfire. Not luxurious. Not polished. Absolutely unforgettable.

Our family’s journey to Kanchanaburi included floating guesthouses, WWII history, waterfalls, and a few monkey-related mishaps. Here’s how to make the most of Kanchanaburi—plus travel lessons we won’t forget. Because travel.

Looking for a floating market with more locals than tourists? Head to Amphawa! Here’s everything you need to know, from how to get there to the joys of boat noodles, fireflies, and the infamous swimming monkeys. Because travel.

In the quiet pre-dawn light of Amphawa, I watched monks paddle gently down the canal collecting morning alms. This timeless ritual of merit-making offered both beauty and a lesson in humility. I stood back with my camera, wondering—as I often do—if capturing these moments adds meaning or takes it away. Because travel.

While in Bangkok, I joined an NGO helping refugees at the Immigration Detention Center. What seemed like a small gesture turned into a powerful lesson in humanity. Even a few hours of your time can make a real difference.

Bangkok may be huge, but it’s surprisingly easy to navigate. Here’s my ultimate guide to getting around Bangkok—from Grab and taxis to the Skytrain, MRT, and boats.

A family’s nuts-and-bolts guide to Chiang Mai: weather, transportation, where to stay, how to get around, and top things to do—plus plenty of food advice.

We travel to eat—and no place does food better than Bangkok. Here’s my guide to the best street food, storefront restaurants, and must-eat dishes in the city.

Returning to Bangkok felt like a homecoming—and we celebrated with a feast at Boat Noodle Alley, near Victory Monument. Here’s how to find it and what to order.

Chewbacca noises. Endless mountain roads. A village with no restaurants or guesthouses. This is how we stumbled into Mae La Oop, and into one of the most life-changing experiences I’ve ever had.

No hotels. No restaurants. Just floor mats, rice, and an invitation into someone else’s real life. This is the first post from Mae La Oop, a tiny village in northern Thailand that left a lasting mark.