Brian Donovan & Madeline Kwiecien

Brian & Madeline

July 27, 2012

Brian Donovan & Madeline Kwiecien

Brian & Madeline

July 27, 2012

Brian and I have been dreaming about travelling around South East Asia together for a couple years now. Brian had done a whirlwind tour through Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia during Study Abroad in 2004. He's been wanting to return and take more time to see the region ever since. I've had an itch to see the world ever since my parents took me to Poland when I was 15. I had been hoping to take a long trip for a while and was happy to find such a great travel partner in Brian. We figured, what better time to take this trip then our first month as husband & wife! At the very least, it would be an easy reason to ask our bosses for time off ;)

We're going to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, & Singapore!

We will be travelling to the island of Koh Samui, Thailand for a week, then embarking on a backpacking adventure for the remainder of the trip. We plan to travel to Chiang Mai to see the jungles of Thailand, ride an elephant, and do some great hiking. Afterward, we'll take the bus from Chiang Mai through Laos to Siem Reap, Cambodia. The countryside is supposed to be amazingly beautiful. Once in Siem Reap we plan to see the temple ruins of Angkor Wat. Next we'll travel back to Thailand to see the Phuket region, Railey, and Ko Phi Phi to see the islands from the postcards. All the while visiting local markets, trying some new foods, and hopefully meeting friendly people. We will end the trip visiting our friend in Singapore for a few days and travelling back to the States.

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3-day pass to the temple ruins of Angkor in Cambodia. Built many hundreds of years ago, some have been restored to their former glory but many more are still in the grip of the dense jungle.
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A day trip to Thai Elephant Home, highly reputed elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai, focused on good care of the elephants & sustainable practices. We will learn to ride and command elephants, bathe/swim with them and play in the mud with them.
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Dare Madeline to eat a chocolate covered cricket - Madeline would never do this on her own, but if it's given as a gift she'll have to write something in the thank you note...
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Thai Cooking Class - Learn how to cook healthy Thai food in a cozy and friendly atmosphere. Choose from the most popular Thai food and dessert recipes.
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Snorkeling Adventure - Voted one of the most popular dive and snorkel sites in the world. An entire day spent exploring amazing coral reefs and enjoying the open water around the island of Koh Phi Phi.
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Kayaking - We will slide into a sea-kayak and meander along the shore at our own pace, exploring coves, mangroves, and watching sea life as it quietly drifts beneath us.
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Overnight Train Ride to Chiang Mai - Travelling through Thailand by train is a genuine Thai experience, making the journey as much a part of your trip as the destination.
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Ferry & Train Ride to Bangkok - Travelling through Thailand by train is a genuine Thai experience, making making the trip as much a part of the journey at the destination.
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1 Day moped rental for a better view of the beautiful landscape.
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Romantic Dinner for Two - Most days we will be trying to save our money, trying local fare from small restaurants and food stands. We would love to visit some romantic or well known restaurants along the way. We promise to send updates!
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REI Gift Card - For backpacking supplies
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