There is only one Southeast Asian nation that has never seen European colonization. Sidled in between French Indochina and colonies of the British Empire, Thailand has always held its own ground.
But if there is a happy unity of Thai traditions with …
It’s so true that local markets carry the pulse of a place, and Chiang Mai, Thailand’s Warorot Market is no exception – this lively market is a fantastic spot to plug into the heart of daily life in Chiang Mai. During the day, the main market complex is a multi-storied …
Sunday marks the six year anniversary of the devastating tsunami that swept through southeast Asia. It’s a day that always sticks in my mind, as I was in southern Thailand when the tsunami occurred, and the ensuing mourning that took over …
Angela Dollar was born with a severe case of wanderlust. A Washington native, she's lived in Hawaii and Alaska, and traveled through Asia, Latin America and Europe. Prior to her current work with non-profit Crooked Trails and as a sustainable travel writer, she was a naturalist with San Juan Islands' resident killer whales. Angela sees travel as a powerful tool for protecting and preserving the planet's fragile cultures and ecosystems.
