The Travel Gap

Thailand: Week 09 - Report

Buddhist Living

Obligatory Preface I’ve previously written about my experience with the Ariya Center (see Thailand: Week 04 - Report), however, after now spending an additional five days there, I can say that my initial observations were quite wrong. For starters, the Ariya Center isn’t really a monastery, but is better described as a Buddhist practice center.

Posted by Isaac on Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Thailand: Week 09 - Teaser

An Isaac Watkins Halloween Special

Goblins, Ghosts, and Witches, Oh My!

Posted by Isaac on Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Thailand: Week 08 - Report

Little and Big Adventures Alike

Local Activities Another film crew came this week in order to make a promo for TBA. The promo focused on the different activities that take place here. They got the kids to showcase the different areas, and I got to tag along as well.

Posted by Isaac on Sunday, October 30, 2022

Thailand: Week 08 - Teaser

This week has largely been a continuation of last. I’ve been spending my days preparing and teaching English lessons. This is the last week before the children have to return back to school, so I’ve really been prioritizing practical information. For example, they learned the words for a bunch of different feelings and now able to answer the question “How are you?

Posted by Isaac on Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Thailand: Week 07 - Report

Visiting Phra That Na Dun

This has been a very fruitful week with some adventures, personal growth, and lots of fun. Another Week, Another Temple You read the heading. Once again, I got visit another one of Thailand’s beautiful temples, specifically, the sacred flagship temple for the people of Maha Sarakham province.

Posted by Isaac on Sunday, October 23, 2022