From May till February at the Dan Khun Thot school
I spent three terms teaching at the Dan Khun Thot School. The second term of the 2018-2019 academic year and both terms of the 2019-2020 academic year. ..:CONTINUE READING:..
Two awesome hikes in Huascaran, an area of breathtaking beauty
Huascaran National Park is a place of stunning beauty in the Central Cierra, the mountainous region in the centre of Peru. ..:CONTINUE READING:..
Baños – the adventure capital of Ecuador
What a great day! Baños is a fairly small town in Ecuador and it’s a great place do go hiking and do adventure activities. Although it’s really touristy, with one agency next to another I liked it. ..:CONTINUE READING:..
Exploring the town of Otavalo and its surroundings
Otavalo is a fairly small town north of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. It is famous for its artisan market and is also a good place to stay if you are planning to go to Laguna Cuicocha. ..:CONTINUE READING:..
Exploring Chiang Mai and its surroundings
Chiang Mai is what many would describe as a tourist Mecca. It’s definitely one of the most popular places with tourists in Thailand. Nevertheless, it’s a fascinating city and it is always possible to get away from the tourist crowds. ..:CONTINUE READING:..
Hiking and biking to my heart’s content
Jasper National Park is a real Canadian beauty. I wanted to go on many hikes there but as usual I had to make a choice where to go given the high prices of accommodation in the park and unfavourable weather. ..:CONTINUE READING:..
The historical jewels of the Thai Isan region
When I visited Thailand for a second time, I wanted to explore Isan more. Isan, also written Isaan or Esan, is the northeastern region of Thailand. ..:CONTINUE READING:..
Teacher Alesh and his world at the Dan Khun Thot School
On November 1, 2018, I started a job as a foreign English teacher at the Dan Khun Thot school. It was a term long assignment meaning I finished teaching on February 28, 2019. However, I am going to teach for another term starting in May. ..:CONTINUE READING:..