After spending a year teaching in Thailand, I longed to travel with only my quirky self to keep me company. My journey started in Myanmar where temple cycles and village treks exposed me to the past and present of this intriguing nation. I returned to Northern Thailand for a volunteer experience and some of the most ingenious and adrenaline-pumping New Year's celebrations. Indonesia's smiling faces warmed my heart and even coaxed me out on a date or two. Join in if you've ever wanted to experience the beauty of a volcanic sunrise, the joy of Javanese hospitality or the thrill of a five-day water festival where joining a water war is as easy as saying 'Sawatdee!' or 'Hello' for my English readers.

[ Travel / Nonfiction ] Two RVs, four adults, five children (9-16), seven campsites, 20+ hours of driving, thirteen points of interest (give or take), camping/RV experience that's pretty much nil, no reliable Wi-Fi or cell service, or consistently paved roads. What could possibly go wrong!? (Please, don't answer that. Oh, and pray for us!) After four COVID-wrecked vacations, we're eager to hit the road and commit to something no pampered suburbanite in our acquaintance would be crazy enough to attempt. So, without further ado, buckle up, friends, and get ready for ROAD TRIP: ALASKA. *** @nonfiction / CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES Reading List #49 NONFICTION (8/21/22) #NonFicSpotlight (October 2022)