Category Archives: Adventure

Chiang Mai, Thailand: Karen Tribe Farmstay

When Masumi and I were in Chiang Mai, Thailand we drove over an hour into the countryside and stayed at a Karen Tribe rice farm. Continue reading

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Chiang Mai, Thailand: Elephant Camp

Masumi and I are fascinated by elephants. Around Chiang Mai, there are a number of places to see them. We chose Elephant Camp because the folks there are very humane in their treatment of these amazing creatures. Continue reading

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Chiang Mai, Thailand: Illusion Art Museum

On our recent visit to Chiang Mai, Thailand, Masumi and I discovered one of the most spectacular art museums I’ve ever encountered … the Illusion Art Museum. Continue reading

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Chiang Mai, Thailand: Coconut Market

When Masumi and I visited Chiang Mai, we drove to the outskirts of town to see a charming affair called The Coconut Market. Continue reading

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Chiang Mai, Thailand: Hmong Village

Masumi and I visited a Hmong Village near Chiang Mai, Thailand last July. Continue reading

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Chiang Mai, Thailand: Cooking School

Masumi and I got an introduction to how to prepare Thai food during our recent visit to Chiang Mai. Truly unforgettable! Continue reading

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Life In Japan: Good Hamburger Hunting

Hey, protoplasmic virtue signalers from every whispered and howling corner of the human genome, let me introduce you to the best American-style hamburger within an hour of home! Continue reading

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Life In Japan: Pandas

Pandas are not native to Japan. They’re from China. But Japanese people love them, my wife among their biggest fans. As close as I can determine, there are eleven of these beautiful, fascinating creatures living here in Japan right now. Continue reading

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Wild and Crazy in Chiang Mai, Thailand!

As is standard operating procedure for us, on New Years Eve Masumi and I were well off the beaten path. We certainly weren’t in Times Square. We weren’t wearing a beer guzzler cap. We didn’t do vodka jello shooters, smoke DMT or put magic mushrooms on our eleven-cheese pizza. We never even got around to singing Auld Lang Syne. Between Christmas and New Years, we spent a week in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Continue reading

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Life In Japan: Monkeys

There are an estimated 950 macaque monkeys in Hyogo Prefecture, and 180 alone in Sasayama, my hometown here in Japan. How many of you can say you have seen monkeys in the unwild surrounds of your home and community?

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