Saigon Brewery Toury
Check out the microbews we enjoyed in Saigon.
Simplicity: A Radical Idea
Hi folks, Kevin here. I’m starting a new category of posts that will address our next great chapter in life. The next destination on our wander, both literally and figuratively. I’ll still try to add a few posts about Thailand, but I’m currently inspired and hope to add a number of posts about our idea to…drum roll…start a permaculture homestead. Many, probably most of you, have no idea what I’m talking about. I’m going to try to explain the path…
A Trip to Chiang Mai
Jennifer’s birthday was approaching, and she wanted to get out of town to celebrate. Chiang Mai is a popular tourist town in the North of Thailand, so we decided to check it out. She booked the tickets and told me to find some activities. I remembered that Jen’s sister really enjoyed visiting an elephant sanctuary on Koh Samui, so I thought we should check one out up North. It was a long drive to the sanctuary, but our drive was…
Thanksgiving and Disk Golf
Let’s face it, it can be hard to meet other expats on Koh Samui. Nothing against the locals, but the language barrier vastly reduces the possibility of hanging out together for fun. I found a way to meet expats in a funny place: Samui Disk Golf. In case you’ve never heard of disk golf, it’s also called frisbee golf, or even frolf. It’s actually a real sport with tournaments, professionals, sponsors, etc. and is played all over the world. It…
Diving and Dragons in Komodo
After just a few months in Koh Samui, Jennifer made a decision. It’s time for some adventure! She reached out to an old dive buddy and got a recommendation for a liveaboard dive trip to Komodo National Park in Indonesia. Yes, the same Komodo which is home to the famous Komodo dragons. Bonus! Unfortunately her friend, Matt, wasn’t able to join us for the diving, but he vouched for Current Junkies, the diving company we were using. After paying a…
Koh Samui, the Beginning
OK, apologies for the late post. I wrote this one back in June but then had trouble uploading photos and then forgot about the whole thing. I’ll work on a new one next week. June post: We’ve been here a week now and have accomplished much. So far we’ve found a long-term rental and signed a lease (two bedrooms so come visit us!), found the local shopping spots and stocked up on supplies, and located and purchased two used scooters. …
Real Life Put on Hold
Hi folks, Kevin here. Sorry for the delayed update. As most of you know, there’s been some major developments since the last post. Mainly, I’m writing this from Koh Samui, Thailand, where we now live. Let me back up and explain how that happened. When I returned from my Kiva Fellowship, Jennifer was happily working at Wild Willow Farm, right near the Mexican border: https://www.facebook.com/wildwillowfarm/ or http://www.sandiegoroots.org/farm/index.php. She has always had a green thumb and enjoyed working with plants and animals,…
Kiva Ends, Real Life Begins
2017 was a crazy year. We left Hawaii, road tripped the US, traveled to India, Nepal, Borneo, and the Philippines. Jennifer flew home in July, while I started a six-month Fellowship with Kiva.org in Tajikistan and Georgia. In a week I’ll fly home to face real life again. Well, I guess it’s 2018 now. A whole year ahead of us to start new lives. To find jobs, a place to live, probably some furniture. Everything, really. We sold our possessions…
Georgian Wine and Turkish Delight
For four months I have been on the road without family or friends. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had some good times and some great experiences, but it does get lonely after a while. That’s why it was so great when Jennifer landed in Georgia to visit me. Of course, she was a day late after a little run-in with the Russian authorities, but you can ask her about that. We decided to begin our vacation with a road trip…
The Grapes of Mirth
You may not know this, but Georgia occupies one of the oldest winemaking regions in the world, stretching back at least 8,000 years. With such a long history of winemaking, it has become a part of the national culture and identity. When I learned this, I was hoping to sample some Georgian wine. Little did I know at the time, I would get the opportunity to actually become a part of the vinification process. BTW here is Georgia: When…