Author Archives: Kate

“Hills Like White Elephants”

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Kate

Thailand, also known as “the land of white elephants”, was once home to more than 100,000 elephants. Sadly, there are only about 3,000 elephants left in the country, 1,500 of which are in captivity.  For centuries, elephants have worked side … Continue reading →

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Chiang Mai, Thailand

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Kate

From Bangkok we headed to Thailand’s northern capital, Chiang Mai. With a history that dates back more than 700 years, Chiang Mai is one of the oldest cities in Thailand. “Chiang Mai”, meaning the “New Walled City” was officially formed … Continue reading →

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Bangkok, Thailand

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Kate

Last December, Mike and I left for a six week honeymoon throughout South East Asia. Our plans included visiting northern Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and then make our way back through southern Thailand. We had an amazing journey — ate delicious … Continue reading →

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Joshua Tree National Park

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Kate

Welcome to our first blog post! Recently, Michael and I took a trip to Joshua Tree National Park. I had never been, and I was blown away by the beautiful and unique landscapes. We camped at Indian Cove, a campground … Continue reading →

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