A Fire Dancer in Laos

October 24th 2006
"Culture Shock". Before today, I never really understood what the term meant. I've spent my entire life trying to experience and learn about new cultures, and I've tried to go into everything with an open mind. Consequently, I've always had open eyes. At the start of my trip, I was on familiar territory. However--as early San Francisco--I quickly found myself thrust into many strange place ... read more

Asia » Thailand » North-East Thailand » Nong Khai

A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more

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Nicholas John Nakis

My name is Nic Nakis and I come from Sedro-Woolley, WA. I started this travel blog as "The Mad Greek's Travel Blog" when I left North America for the first time in 2006. I documented that first 6-month, around-the-world trip extensively. Then, I returned for a few updates around 2010. I revived the blog in 2022 in order to record my ongoing travels and fill in some of the gaps. I am a filmmaker and a fitness coach. Sign up for a complimentary FITNESS COACHING CONSULTATION https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=15410290&appointmentType=6418826 Watch REACH FOR THE RIN... full info

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