One of the greatest things about travelling or living in a foreign country is the opportunity it gives you to meet new people – often individuals who you might not have the chance to form friendships with in normal circumstances. Be warned though – it may result in a multi-lingual Facebook news feed like mine…
Tag: Chiang Mai
Learning to tie dye in Thailand
Over the years I’ve bought many tie-dyed sarongs in Thailand – one of my must-have beach essentials – so I thought it about time I learnt the skill and technique involved in this colourful craft. Whether it’s a local cookery lesson, an art class or a craft workshop, I always like to ‘do’ on my travels and not just ‘see’. I often…
Almsgiving in Chiang Mai
When I was asked to accompany one of my Thai relatives to give alms to the Buddhist monks on her birthday, I was more than happy to. I must admit though, when she told me we had to get up at 5.30am, I did have to check to make sure I heard her correctly. Aren’t…
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