Mopeds, a map and no plan

07/09/2008 | Location: Chiang Rai, Thailand

This woman gave us a mini lesson on how to harvest rice. It was fascinating to see how quickly her tiny hands worked.

(Photo by Thushan Amarasiriwardena, caption by Alicia Conway / LongJaunt.com)

01.15.2008 | San Christobal, Mexico

We get on yet another bus and start our 20 hour trek to Guatemala, but not without one last meal in Mexico - Chinese food for dinner.

05.28.2008 | Damascus, Syria

One of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, Damascus still has a vibrant buzz.

04.19.2008 | Rome, Italy

On day two in Rome we headed to Vatican city to explore the grandest of Catholic churches, the Basilica of St. Peter.