Travel Journals, Travel Blogs and Travel Experiences of ProWorld Travelers

Marketing in Chiang Mai

by: NaomiFaKaji

created on: May 17, 2012 | Chiang Mai, Thailand

As a Berkeley native, I have spent a fair amount of time wandering around various farmers’ markets and festivals that come to town. Yet, despite the diversity of the Bay Area and its offerings, they do not begin to compare to Chiang Mai’s markets. On my first Sunday in town, as part of a Thai lesson, Supaporn brought Kelsey and me to Kad Luong, a large market frequented …
ants in my pants...

by: ChristineCockrell

created on: May 16, 2012 | California, United States

...makes me wanna do the boogie dance! (am I riiiight?) But really, I'm so antsy about my trip now that I just want to get up and dance around every chance I get to relieve this extra amped up energy I have. I love having something to look forward to so that work (seems to) go by much faster. I haven't started counting down the days yet, mostly because I know …
The Bunkhouse

by: RichardHuffman

created on: May 16, 2012 | San Ignacio, Belize

As we pulled in to San Ignacio, a detour through town took us pass the circus which you can see for a mere 15.00 Belize dollars. We arrived at the bunkhouse and unloaded are luggage. The atmosphere of the group is getting more and more excited. Clayton and Elmu gave us a tour of the bunkhouse and what a beautiful site. The skyline view from the lookouts on the roof …
IRT Belize.....

by: RichardHuffman

created on: May 16, 2012 | Belize City, Belize

Two lanes, thru towns, for two hours, shear drops off cliffs, crazy truck drivers who wanna pass when its not safe, welcome to driving in Belize. Now I understand why traffic fatalities are a leading cause of death in Belize. Phew.....
We Landed.....

by: RichardHuffman

created on: May 16, 2012 | Belize City, Belize

We landed and all of us are excited to get to the bunkhouse. (our home away from home in San Ignacio) First things first, getting off the plane....as a pilot myself, I have landed in taxiways and walked across tarmacs, but never after getting off a commercial airliner. Stairs? This is the first indicator of the culture shock to follow. So after security advised me I couldn't photograph the plane, …
Yay for Internet Cafes

by: MeganDarrow

created on: May 16, 2012 | Cusco, Peru

Our internet at home has been down for a couple days and will be for a couple days more. So instead I am being very American this afternoon, grabbed a frappachino and came to an internet cafe to get things caught up! Alejandra came home on Sunday! And so in my time in Peru, I have watched more TV shows and movies with her than I have all school year! But …
"Geronimo!!"

by: ChelseaSimons

created on: May 16, 2012 | Salvador, Brazil

Monday at the Zoo, we were trying to catch crickets for the lizards. I was searching around in the tall grass when all of a sudden, if felt a burning, itching sensation in my hands and ankles. I immediately froze and asked if there was Poison Ivy where I was searching. Both of the people I was with looked at me in confusion. So I said, “Plantas venenosas!?” …
A Typical Day as a Student in Cusco

by: noah

created on: May 16, 2012 | Cusco, Peru

It's getting to be the last couple of weeks here in Cusco and I feel like the question I get asked most is what a typical day is like. So at the risk of boring some of you I'd like to go through what a typical Monday might be like for me and the other 29 San Ignacio de Loyola students. Every Monday, my roommate (Brandon) and I have History …
At the airport

by: RichardHuffman

created on: May 16, 2012 | Minnesota, United States

Here we are....everyone was on time, we all made it through security, and the plane appears to be leaving on time. Woo Hoo....so what have we learned? Crayons look like bullets....water damaged passports are no good....and 4 pairs of scrub pants and a pair of tennis shoes weighs exactly 4.5 pounds. (yes my checked bag was overweight) All right...next stop, Dallas!
Departure Countdown

by: RichardHuffman

created on: May 16, 2012 | Minnesota, United States

I guess I wasn't anticipating the level of excitement or perhaps it’s anxiety that would creep up on me as I get ready to leave. I am obviously wide awake having been up all night packing. Thank goodness I had a Gameboy growing up. All those years of playing Tetris have finally paid off. 800 Crayons, 10 boxes of exam gloves, 6 boxes of drink mix(to flavor my water), 4 …