The Long-Neck Village in Chiang Mai, Thailand
A lot of people question if they should see the village of Long-Necks in Northern Thailand near Chiang Mai. They were very interesting to meet – and they smiled. Smiling means a lot.
Read MoreLearning to Cook Thai Food: Chili in the Eye
This is me happily cooking. I love cooking classes – but I am a horrid cook. I do everything wrong and have no natural cooking instincts. Smiling away… before I learned the dangers of cooking Thai Food.
Read MoreLearning Thai Massage – Chiang Mai, Thailand
While in Chiang Mai, Thailand – why not learn a skill? I spent the day learning Thai massage. A day of laughter and muscle relaxing.
Read MoreHow to Celebrate a birthday in Phnom Penh, Cambodia – and NOT drink.
When your best friends birthday occurs during her vacation to South East Asia, and in Phnom Penh, Cambodia – do not take her to the Choeung Ek Killing Fields! That is a depressing day, nevermind a depressing Birthday! So what DID we do to celebrate her birthday?
Read MoreAngkor Wat: How to kill an asthmatic Canadian friend
When people think of Angor Wat, they think of the giant temples, the incredible architecture, and other wonderful things. And of course they should. Angkor Wat IS all of these things. But for me – Angkor Wat reminds me of how I almost killed my asthmatic Canadian friend. (oops)
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I always loved the tattoos on monks. They are incredible stories. While in the Tiger Temple in Thailand, a monk sat down and spoke to me. I asked if he would mind me taking a photo of his tattoos – He said yes as long as I did not touch him or his robes. The traditional tattoo in Thailand is called “Sak Yant”. These tattoos are believed to have originated from the Khmer period approximately 3,000 years ago.The tradition Buddhist tattoos are symmetrical designs based on images of the Buddha, Bodhisattvas, the Lotus or some other type of Buddhist symbols. The tattoos are meant to attract luck, wealth and blessings as well as provide insurance against evil spirits.
Read MorePhoto of the Week: Gazing into a Taiwanese Temple
Did you know there are over 100 types of Japanese Cherry Trees (Sakura)? Now you do.
I'm Chrystal McKay, a 23 year old Canadian girl who travels the world seeking knowledge. I am a World Citizen, Globe Trotter, and Continuous Learner. A Lover of Ancient Ruins, Castles, Churches, and all things Old and Beautiful. Follow me as I learn my way around the world.
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