Bringing people together

Oceanside, CA & Chiang Mai, Thailand

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 enjoy our home and have the time to write new songs. Our home in the village is where the song Buddhaland was inspired. Karl

Giving Back

Kathy Okawa - Seattle, WA

I am excited to join the Thailand SEVA Trip because I love immersing myself in the new cultures and connecting with the local people.

Giving back to the community-whether through helping animals or supporting people-brings me a deep sense of purpose. I also value meeting like-minded inficiduals on the trip who share this philosophy and enjoy building new friendships. As a veterinarian, I'm especially looking forward to seeing the Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai and the work that is being done there.

Adventure in Thailand

Donna & Mike Stott - Holly Springs, GA

MIKE: We love you Karl and have wanted to do the trip a long time. Timing works and a bonus is having our friends the Krolls and Wendie and maybe others would make it a trip from heaven!

DONNA: See Mike's statement - ditto on that. And - If I am ever going to do this is needs to be sooner rather than later! I've never been to Asia before so it will be a unique experience for my life.

Looking forward to seeing you in January!

Beauty & Spirit…

Joni Kroll - Kailua, HI

The reason I said YES: The beauty and spirit of Thailand and the people we will be visiting (temples, orphanages...), the friends we would be traveling with, the service (singing!), the food, and The ELEPHANTS!!!

Peaceful Country

Doug Kroll - Kailua, HI

Thailand is a beautiful and peaceful country and I feel drawn to the culture. I look forward to seeing many beautiful temples, elephants and nature.

New Chapter of my life

Wendie McAllaster - Honolulu, HI

Thailand and its natural and spiritual beauty and people have long intrigued me. I'm so thrilled to have this unique and very special opportunity to travel there with Karl and Noi and my dearest Hawaii (or formerly Hawaii) friends! This trip will be at the beginning of a new chapter of my life - long-awaited Retirement!

exciting Trip!

Ron Finch & Lisa Castell - Rancho Santa Fe & Carlsbad, CA

Ron - I was impressed with Karl's presentation at my church - Seaside Center for Spirituality. It sounded like a great fit.

Lisa - Exciting Trip! Sharing Lovely memories with my Handsome Ron. I love adventures, I Coach Swim, play golf & pickleball. Enjoy eating out, new places & music.

It's time for me to go to Thailand

Michelle Collins - Lake Oswego, OR

I am excited to go to Thailand!

Traveling with people I know and trust is so exciting. And I am thrilled to have an opportunity to develop a unique connection with Noi and Karl’s friends, as well as spend time at their home in Chiang Mai.

Appreciation

Yenny Ho - Fisherville, KY

I'm originally from Venezuela and my husband is originally from Vietnam, so having a multi-cultural home has always peaked my curiosity about other cultures and developed a deep sense of appreciation for our oneness and the beauty of different traditions.

We have always wanted to make a stop in Thailand, but haven't had the chance yet, so I'm super excited to be going on this SEVA trip to get to know and serve the community.

Karl's music along the way is definitely a big plus. We are spiritual beings having a human experience, and what an amazing experience this will be!

Can't wait!

Authentic Connections

Susan Roundtree - Loveland, OH

I am 67, retired, widowed, the last of my generation (or previous generations) in my family, one son & daughter-in-law, two grandchildren, one dog, one bird, 30 years in Unity.

I am excited about the deep immersion in Thai culture, meaningful interactions with like-minded travelers, and the inspiring SEVA service experiences.

Artist • Designer • Chef

Village Experience: Nat is our amazing neighbor and our dear friend who is one of our perfect hosts for The Village Experience. Nat is an artist-designer and works often designing interiors at the Four Season Resorts. But his true passion is cooking. He will be preparing our home cooked traditional Thai celebration brunch.

Chiang Rai Host

Our dear friends Kai & Jib, who are our amazing hosts in the northern hill country and city of Chiang Rai.

After our road trip to Chiang Rai, you will meet them and welcome their welcoming energy into our group. They are dear friends who you love to laugh and who you will love.

Home Sweet Home

Just a few of the family awaiting your arrival on the porch. Mom and Noi’s sister El, waving from our porch.