Asia, Page 2

Crossing the border from Thailand to Myanmar

Crossing the Thailand-Myanmar border at Mae Sai, Thailand into Tachileik, Myanmar (formerly Burma).

The Karen Padaung are a tribal group in Thailand, also known as “Karen Long Neck” for wearing stacks of brass rings on their neck.

Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple, is a privately owned unconventional Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand.

This four hour walk through the old city combines the historical and architectural charms of Chiang Mai as well as the local cuisine.

Temple Spice Crabs is a popular, in my mind famous, seafood restaurant at the intersection of Temple Street and Nanking Street.

We did more eating than sightseeing in Shanghai, but that shouldn’t surprise any of you.

Where to eat in Shanghai: Peking Duck, Dim Sum, Shanghainese comfort food and chocolate cake.

The day we hiked Elephant Mountain (Nangang District Hiking Trail) for a bird’s eye view of Taipei.