As we got off of the bus at 5:00 AM in Sa Pa, Vietnam, tiny village women approached us. They immediately asked us if we wanted to go on a hike with them and then …
Gabrielle Fishbaine
The Land of Smiles After All
So I’ve had several technological difficulties since living in Thailand: my phone, iPad, and MacBook all have broken…but have no fear because all of those problems have been solved and replaced with good karma. Last …
Babies on Motorbikes
After being in Bangkok for over a little more than 2 months, I have become accustomed to the things that surprised me so much when I had first arrived. It’s amazing how fast the culture …
Happy Elephants
This past weekend I went on an incredible 2 day trek in Chiang Mai to the Karen Village. Away from the smog of Bangkok, it felt as if I could truly breath again! I had …
Home At Last
It seems as if all my pictures have been entirely taken at the beach…and that I am actually living at the beach and partaking in no such thing as school. Unfortunately, this is not the …
Sick Introduction to Thailand… Literally
The day after I arrived in Bangkok, Thammasat University held an orientation for all of the exchange students to cover the “do’s and don’ts” while in Thailand. While there, we also got a friendly little …
Pre-Departure Thoughts
The night prior to my departure for Thailand has finally arrived! This past week, friends and family have been asking me how excited I was to take off for my adventure. But when I thought …