Author: colin

So after a brief but very interesting stay in Cambodia it was back to China. Well Hong Kong then China. I flew from Phenom Phen to Bangkok and then to Hong Kong. To save on money I decided that I’d spend another night in the Bangkok airport. Its not the greatest way to travel but… Continue reading Hong Kong

Phenon Phen is the capitol of Cambodia and its a crappy town. However its worth a trip to see the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Museum (the high school where they “processed” all of the people for mass extermination). I didn’t know much about Cambodia’s history but they definitely dropped a notch in my… Continue reading Killing Fields

After a brief stop in Vientiane I was off to Siem Reap and Ankor Wat. Ankor Wat complex was really amazing. I would say this one is one you have to see for yourself, but there were so many tourist there it might almost be better in pictures. The main temple. One of the many… Continue reading Ankor Wat

Flying out of Houayxai Airport was like taking a trip back into the stone ages. High Jackers beware! There is Security Control and X-Ray Checks in this airport. I was informed that if my bag weighed more that 3 stones I would not be able to check it. Passport control and ticketing. State of the… Continue reading Houayxai Airport

After my trek in, I would leave Jin Tong my guide in Luang Nam Tha and head off alone to Houayxai.  Houayxai a small boarder town and the jumping off point for the Gibbon Experience.   The Gibbon Experience was AWESOME.  Don’t go if you’re looking to see Gibbons (or any wildlfe for that matter) go for… Continue reading Bokeo, Houayxai & the Gibbon Experience

After a quick day in Phonsavan it was off to Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang is a really nice town. Once colonized by the French it has some organization to it.  Its kind of touristy but its the main hub in northern Laos. Main Street River Boat Cruise These girls were taking this fish to market.… Continue reading Luang Prabang & Luang Nam Tha

After nearly a two month haitus in Hawaii it was back to South East Asia.  I would fly back through Narita, then to Bangkok and finally back to Vientiane Laos.  After a day in Vientiane and dropping off a bag of stuff that Tu’s family sent back for him, I headed North to Vang Vieng.  Somehow Tu convinced… Continue reading Back to Laos- Vang Vieng, Phonsavan and the Plain of Jars

Shortly after I arrived in Vientiane, Laos, I got the call that my Grandmother had fallen very ill.  Fortuantely, I immediately returned home to Hawaii and was able to spend some time with her.  She passed away on Friday June 29th 2007 in the morning. She lived and amazing life…   Helen Kwock Chock 1917-2007

One interesting thing Craig and I saw in Thailand was a Cobra show.  At first I was thinking that it was going to be lame… boy was I in for a big surprise.  Now I don’t know what kind of rights animals have in Thailand (I’m thinking none), but a cobra did die during the… Continue reading The Cobra Show

After India it was off to Thailand.  I have to admit that India wore on me towards the end.  The extreme poverty, heat and filth were tough to stomach (literally) for two weeks.  It was a pleasant surprise arriving in Bangkok which is relatively clean, very modern and everything works.  My brother Craig joined me… Continue reading Bangkok