Our 2023 Thailand SEVA Group
Karl & Noi
Oceanside, CA & Chiang Mai, Thailand
Bringing people together
We said yes to this trip because of you. Bringing people together, enjoying each other and making a small difference along the way is how we wish to spend our life, time and energy.
Sharing Thailand with our friends is a deep passion. It brings pure joy to our hearts that you decided to join us. Even knowing about the many wonderful communities and experiences that await, the best part of these trips is connecting and getting to know the caring individuals that participate. Thank you and see you in Buddhaland.
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Noi and I spend three months each year in Chiang Mai. It is our time to be with family and time to expand our community outreach in the village and throughout Thailand.
Our time in Thailand is a relaxing time of year where I can also write new songs. Ask me to show where my song Buddhaland was inspired. I’ll give a hint,…it was at our home in the village. Karl
Davida
La Jolla, CA
Tikkun Olam - SEVA work definitely resonates
Music--particularly your music-- enhances all experiences!
And, even more, in this, my second life (post AML bone transplant), purpose, friends and family have been central to my joy.
My purpose, and core to my life these days, is my (joyful) tikkun olam, work as advisor for San Diego Foundation's Peacemaker Fund.
So your SEVA work definitely resonates! Also, both my previous trips to Thailand have been joyous, in large part due to the beautiful, halus nature of all the folks I've met on these trips.
Elizabeth
Goleta, CA
Traveling is in my DNA
The reason I am excited about this trip is my dear friend Davida invited me and I am looking forward to this experience. Davida and I have traveled successfully together to Cuba and Israel.
I was born in Holland therefore encountering lovely new peoples and places is in my DNA.
Mark & Angie
San Diego, CA
Make a Difference
MARK - Lots of activity in our lives and a few health challenges this year to breathe into. We look forward to meeting and greeting everyone.
I was a pilot in the Marines, started a few business enterprises and made my way through enough school to become a psychologist.
I became politically active in Houston, joining organizations like the ACLU, the NAACP and political campaigns. I still work part-time, enjoying laughing, eating healthfully, playing chess, Pickleball and learning as much as I can about this bizarre world.
ANGIE - I've been working in a skilled nursing facility for a while as Director of Activities. I signed up for this trip to be with Mark, experience the beauty of Thailand and most specially I'd like to make a difference and witness Thailand looking through the eyes of those precious children.
Nancy
Livingston, MT
Be with the Elephants
Namaste everyone!!!
I live in Livingston, MT. and I love the adventure of traveling in foreign countries. I went to India with Karl and loved meeting the children and being part of the SEVA experience.
This seems like an opportune time to go to Thailand with Karl and Noi and will be a special trip as this is Noi's homeland.
What better adventure to have with people who live in the country I am visiting. Also, I am so excited to be with the elephants. I hope I can feed a baby one. That would be awesome!
Looking forward to meeting everyone on this wonderful journey.
Betty
Carlsbad, CA
Meaningful Experience
I heard Karl perform and speak for the second time and knew right away that this tour would provide me with everything I am looking for right now.
A deep, meaningful experience in a loving, safe and caring environment. And travel which involves education, interaction and music.
Alana
Grover Beach, CA
Count me in, I’m a YES!
Known Karl 25+ years.
It all started from our meeting at Unity Church of San Luis Obispo. I've been involved with Spiritual and Personal growth for 40 years, as well as service SEVA work.
This has been in my plans for 5 years. Then Dad passed in 2018, Mom is 2019, then covid.
I truly love traveling and I connect deeply to nature, animals, oceans. Looking forward to a wonderful experience.
Lori
San Diego, CA
Thailand on my bucket list
Hi Everyone,
I'm a compassionate, caring retired woman who loves to travel. I also love humor and connecting with people. I am a minister of New Thought so I'm particularly looking forward to the activities of service.
I chose this trip because Thailand was on my bucket list and I know Karl and Noi. Their ability to show us the authentic Thai landscape and people I know will be awesome.
My favorite color is purple...I love to dance...I like to be on time..I am Scot-Irish..I'm from the mid west...I like little kids...I'm am not computer savvy...I enjoy clever humor...I like to sing.
Looking forward to meeting all of you...Lori
Corrine
San Marcos, CA
Giving back will be joyful
I chose to join this trip because of its feeling of authenticity. I love to travel and it is much more enjoyable when you can see it through the lens of someone who has lived in the area. The additional ability to do service work and give back will be joyful, and to do that while in the company of a special group of spiritual people while listening to Karl's uplifting music will be a memorable experience.
I am currently retired, but I get into creative projects all the time. I like staying busy which is easy to do with 3 little doggies, a husband and a new home. I am looking forward to connecting with everyone on this adventuresome and purposeful journey to Thailand.
Kai & Jib
Chiang Rai, Thailand
You’ll LOVE Chiang Rai
Our dear friends and amazing hosts in the northern hill country and city of Chiang Rai.
Mom & Noi’s sister “EL”
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Home Sweet Home
Just a few of the family awaiting your arrival on the porch.