Discover the charms of Thailand and northern Laos, where you can sprawl on a tropical beach, go elephant trekking and learn to cook Pad Thai, all on the same trip. Through slides and tales of Thailand, explore the limestone coast around Krabi, Buddhist temples, historic Kanchanaburi (on the River Kwai), and Bangkok’s floating markets. Then find out how to leave the crowds behind and discover hidden regions—from a small fishing village on the East Coast to a remote town bordering Burma. You’ll learn why Laos is considered Southeast Asia’s new frontier, and how to travel along the rugged roads or go boating down the Mekong River. Includes information on where to sleep and eat, local transportation, and visas and vaccinations, plus tips on bargaining and cultural differences.
BCAE, Boston, MA

Solo Journeys:
Backpacking Around Asia and Oceania

Just before Christmas 1996, Kari Bodnarchuk left to travel the world for 18 months—solo. She saw trance dances in a remote Indonesian village, scuba dived with whale sharks off Thailand, and joined the World's Longest Mail Run, a two-day plane trip across the Australian Outback. Hear Kari's tales of traveling alone and the beauty of global adventure.
Adventure 16: Orange County, West Los Angeles and San Diego, CA

"This was a fascinating, inspiring talk by a truly remarkable woman," attendee at A-16's Los Angeles presentation.

Also held at: REI, Framingham and Reading, MA