Posted by Tricia Tan
As some of you may have heard, I got into a bicycle accident in Nakhon Phanom two days ago. It was completely my fault- I was wearing a long, flowy skirt AND had my canvas bag dangling off the right handlebar, what was I thinking?! I clearly wasn't, but I have incredibly misplaced self-confidence at...
Posted by Tricia Tan
to have cold feet. A few days before I was to embark on my Thailand adventure, my excitement quickly turn into anxiety. I had been really busy with work and had not had any time to plan or prepare for my trip, and didn't pack until the day before I was due to leave. Now I've travel...
Posted by Tricia Tan
I live in a concrete jungle known as Singapore, and it's funny how I never notice the sunrise (I am usually in bed) and setset (I am usually at work, either in the teacher's room or teaching). Out here in rural Thailand, the sunsets are stunning. I have lost count of the number of breathtakingly...
Posted by Tricia Tan
I am writing this in retrospect, but the incredible memories from our impromptu motorcycle ride last weekend to Chiang Khan, Loei, Udon Thani and back to Nong Khai will last me a lifetime. Thank you Fred for being a fellow iPhone addict and your detailed planning. It could not hav...
Posted by Tricia Tan
Last week when I had my orientation in Nong Khai, I asked Goy what I needed to prepare for my 3-week stint in Nakhon Phanom. Her answer? "Bring an open mind." All I knew about Nakhon Phanom was that it was a 5-6 hour bus-ride from Udon Thani and 12 hours from Bangkok. The bus ride here was ...
Posted by Simon Outhwaite
A road trip Isara stylieeeeWith it being a long weekend we decided to take an Isara road trip to Than Thip Waterfall, Chiang Khan, Loei and Udo Thani.Some of my favourite moments...Speaking fluent Thai with a shop owner in Chiang Khan.Racing Damo on the way to Udon thani on a Suzuki Step 125 scooter...
Posted by Ken Godwell
It’s hard to tell if its mist or smoke haze drifting in from the east, slowly blanketing the view of the swirling water of the rapidly flowing river. I have a scenic view from the balcony of my unit. Fishermen are drifting with the current in their long boats, no doubt seeking a catch that wil...
Posted by Marie LeDrew
So my first official blog post. Here we go. I landed in Bangkok on November 2nd, three weeks ago tomorrow. I spent my first week up in Nong Khai at Isara acclimating to Thailand and learning how to teach a bit. I got my first experiences eating Thai Thai food, meeting Thai people and teachi...
Posted by Ka Law
For all those who will be coming or interested in coming to live within the learning centre, here are some general guidelines in no particular order. These guidelines make the living environment more comfortable and generally resolves any issues that could possibly come up: 1. Make it clear what is...
Posted by Lyndsay Hoffmann
Coping with Dogs (copyright kenkifer.com) As someone who has ridden 100,000 miles, mostly on country roads in the South, I have seen a great number of dogs. On one 28-mile ride that I made fairly often, I originally had 15 dogs who would attack me every time. With each dog, the behavior was differe...
