by Kayla Hughes | Feb 3, 2020 | Adventures, From the Field, Thailand, Uncategorized
Phu Langka National Park sprawls about 50sq km across both Buengkan and Nakon Phanom Provinces. It’s caves, waterfalls, cliffs, reservoirs and outcrops are home to an abundance of wildlife, with temples and pagodas sprinkled around the base and hidden within the...
by Kayla Hughes | Nov 12, 2019 | Adventures, Culture and Community, Environment, From the Field, Thailand, Uncategorized
Loy Krathong Festival, also known as the Festival of Lights or Lantern Festival, is one of Thailand’s largest festivals! Loy means “to float” in Thai language, and krathong has no direct translation but refers to a small lotus shaped floating raft....
by Kayla Hughes | Oct 26, 2018 | Adventures, Culture and Community, Environment, From the Field, Thailand, Uncategorized
Every year, on October’s full moon night, a natural mystery unfolds from the depths of the Mekong River. October full moon marks the end of Buddhist Lent, and on this night small balls of fire shoot up from the Mekong River. The heart of these fireball sightings...
by Kayla Hughes | Sep 22, 2018 | Adventures, Culture and Community, From the Field, Thailand, Uncategorized
Hello all and sorry for the silence! I took a quick to check out northern Thailand but I am back in town and ready to get back to work! However, while I collect my wits and get everything sorted let me share a few photos of my trip up north in and around Chiang Rai...
by Kayla Hughes | Aug 6, 2018 | Adventures, Culture and Community, From the Field, Thailand, Uncategorized
It is August and in Thailand that means we are caught right in the middle of monsoon season. I know…I know….rain, rain, go away, right? Wrong. Monsoon season means rain, yes, and a lot of it. But you know what rain leads to? Waterfalls. Not just...
by Kayla Hughes | Jul 20, 2018 | Adventures, Environment, From the Field, Thailand, Uncategorized, Volunteer
Phu Wua Wildlife Sanctuary in Buengkan, Thailand is a haven for nature lovers! Within it’s boundaries lies mountains, viewpoints, jungle, wildlife, and waterfalls. One popular waterfall is Chanan Waterfall, which is a beautiful falls tucked away into the...
