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Alain and Boo
San Francisco, California USA
travel junkies and lovers of food, wine, art, and a good laugh
Interests: Travel, art, food, wine, exploring, writing, learning
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Zoroaster, Cambodian Pikeys and Silver Linings
In the much-loved words of many a diamond geezer in various London haunts, “We was robbed”. Mugged to be more precise. Though neither Boo (the “victim”) nor I (the hopeless “Jason Bourne” wannabe in this story) are victims. To the contrary, we are both very lucky. Please don’t mistake the... Continue reading
Posted Feb 18, 2013 at Three Year Experiment
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Happy House; The Blessing Ceremony
Posted Jan 24, 2013 at Three Year Experiment
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More Pictures!
Posted Dec 7, 2012 at Three Year Experiment
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Settling In.
Our train journey of exploration recently pulled into its 25th Asian station: a wee apartment near a moat in Chiang Mai's Old Town. Following three months of relentless travel (and a little work), it's time for a breather in Northern Thailand's eclectically layered city. Concern that the holiday of epic... Continue reading
Posted Nov 26, 2012 at Three Year Experiment
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A Slice of Pai
Imagine transporting the island of Koh Phan Ngan by helicopter and dropping it into a lush mountainous valley in the North of Thailand. Then add a healthy dollop of charm, a smidgen of Japanese material culture and you have Pai. Pai (pronounced Pie), in Thailand's Mae Hong Song Province, is... Continue reading
Posted Oct 26, 2012 at Three Year Experiment
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Oct 24, 2012
The poetry of life. Over 12 years later, and she still loves me...
In the immortal words of Billy Connolly, "I'm shocked and stunned." It is over 12 years from the day I first met Boo on that (at-the-time) idyllic beach in Koh Phan Ngan. Last Christmas, we took a trip back to the scene of the crime to find "our beach" had... Continue reading
Posted Oct 13, 2012 at Three Year Experiment
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Thank you Jay! My parents told me out thank you note to you and Kelly was returned! So sorry about that :/. We miss you and send our love. If you want to escape the election madness, join us! Kisses to the doggies!!
Commented Oct 13, 2012 on And meanwhile, in Chiang Mai... at Three Year Experiment
And meanwhile, in Chiang Mai...
What is it about this city, nestled into the north of Thailand, that keeps calling me back? My first visit here was right after grad school. I came here on a cheap flight as an air courier, with a quick stop over in Tokyo. I had heard so much about the city's night market, that I didn't ...
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And meanwhile, in Chiang Mai...
Posted Oct 13, 2012 at Three Year Experiment
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Thailand Loves Doggies (and we love Thailand)
Our furry (and sometimes hairy) friends are revered in Thailand. Quite right too. This comforting thought provides further validation that Thailand is the right Southeast Asian country for us. In our regional experiences to date, Thailand is unique. Its people are genuinely warm, open and gentle. It is this kindness... Continue reading
Posted Oct 10, 2012 at Three Year Experiment
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Fun, Frolicking and Frivolity
Posted Sep 29, 2012 at Three Year Experiment
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Shangri-La Days
Hoi An delights us. This elegant little town doesn't seem real. It is quite rightly a World Heritage Site. The Old Town's river-cuddling ancient tea houses, Japanese merchant buildings and Chinese temples, all of which are now home to charming restaurants, bars, shops and more, are truly eye-rubbing. A culinary... Continue reading
Posted Sep 21, 2012 at Three Year Experiment
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Notes from a Rambler
In the inadequately translated words of a famous Arabic proverb: “The light falls only on the stranger”. How true. These words have been increasingly on my mind of late, as we venture along our travels through Vietnam. I had no goals, expectations or preconceptions ahead of our journey. My mind... Continue reading
Posted Sep 20, 2012 at Three Year Experiment
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Sep 18, 2012
Halong Bay
Posted Sep 18, 2012 at Three Year Experiment
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Lucky Charms Travels
Posted Sep 13, 2012 at Three Year Experiment
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Magnificent Sapa!
Posted Sep 13, 2012 at Three Year Experiment
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Our photos from Sapa have been loaded on to our...
Our photos from Sapa have been loaded on to our blog. What a beautiful place! Continue reading
Posted Sep 13, 2012 at Three Year Experiment
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