We're about to visit the most popular and touristy street in Bangkok to see what this water festival is all about, but don't worry: I got soaked so you could stay dry! Songkran is a celebration of the Thai New Year with roots in Buddhism, and over the years, it's evolved into a huge water fight on the streets! No one is safe. Water gun nozzles are aimed outside open bus windows. People spray hoses at passersby on the streets (pedestrian or vehicle -- it doesn't matter). Famil

Thailand: The Land of Smiles, where the people are as warm as the temperature, even in the winter. The best way for me to paint a picture of this wonderful country that's won over my heart is by telling you some stories. The journey begins in the north, in Chiang Mai, one of the ancient capitals of Thailand. It's a place that's rumored to have more temples than 7-Elevens, where the Old City feels like a living, breathing temple that honors life, the streets pulsating with peo