Hello and welcome along on the next adventure. It’s been four years since I’ve had a long adventure like this. After caring for and getting my elderly parents settled, I’m ready for a break and some exploring.
My intent is to start in Bali to see the healers and simply relax for a week or so. Then, I’ll head to Northern Thailand, take come Thai cooling classes, visit an old friend and head into Laos.
Laos is reportedly much quieter and more natural than Thailand and I’d like to experience it before it gets any more crowded or developed. I’m heading to the Northern areas first where it’s cooler, mountainous, natural and life operates at a slow pace. Eventually, by bus or boat or truck, I’ll wander South and visit some of the Unesco World Heritage Sites. If I have time, I’ll take an overnight bus all the way South to visit the Bolaven Plateau (coffee and tea country). Closer to the border with Cambodia, in the 4,000 islands area, I hope to see the Irawaddy River Dolphin and the pink river dolphin in that area. Eventually, and probably reluctantly, I’ll head either to a beach to chill for a few days or directly back to Bangkok to catch my flight home.
If you are curious about anything, write me and I’ll see what I can learn for you.
Here’s a short video overview I put together for this trip:
I want to know how you got visas to all the countries you visited. I am presently snow birding in So CA…Rialto Loving the warmth, and good to be back to my place.
Visa on arrival in all countries. US Dollars at the airport for Bali and Thailand…same in cash at land crossing into Laos. I got a special visa from Thai consulate, just in case, because it looks like I’ll be in the country longer than 30 days. All set! Enjoying the warmth and humidity of Ubud Bali at the moment, sipping fresh hot ginger tea and writing. Ciao….