Entering a new country can be scary. You don’t speak the language, and you’re so focused on finding the baggage claim, customs, and the exit that you don’t really take advantage of anything the airport offers. Every time I enter a new country, I go through an “airport checklist,” that way, when I leave the […]
The Monkeys of Lopburi: Little Humans Without Morals
Lopburi… Gosh where to start. Lopburi was filled with an odd amount of excitement and overall confusion. My day started off fairly normal. I went to the train station and in true Thai custom it was running over an hour late. I spotted another backpacker (Jenny from Germany) close by and introduced myself. We were […]
Taking a Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai
If you know me, you’re probably already laughing at the title of this post. Let’s get this part out of the way first… No, I didn’t burn anything, and yes, it was edible (mostly). Before setting out on my trip, I decided it would be fun to try to take a cooking class in each […]
Swimming with Elephants in Thailand at a Sanctuary
My day started out in a blur. I’d mixed up my schedule, didn’t set my alarm, and was barely moving around the room when the tour bus came to pick me up. I sprinted out the door, hair undone, teeth unbrushed, and shoes slipped on my feet in a rush. I did manage to grab […]
The Ayutthaya Temples & Why You Have to Visit
I’m in Ayutthaya, a small town about two hours north of Bangkok by train. I’d seen photos of the Ayutthaya temples on Instagram, and I have to be honest with you, I wasn’t really sold on it. First of all, everyone took the same three photos, and so I was sure that there were only […]
Self-Guided Bangkok Temple Tour
After a rough first day in Bangkok of feeling lost and out of place, I managed to get my act together. I’d done so much research online but never really made any plans for my day to day activity. So I took a deep breath, and thought “What do I normally do when I visit […]
What Was I Thinking? My First Day in Bangkok
The last few days have been such a mix of emotions. I can’t help but sit here and just stare at my keyboard hoping it will tell me how to explain just how I feel. Alas, technology has only come so far. I’m currently sitting in a hostel common area. An atrium of sorts. It’s […]
6 Exotic Massages & Spa Treatments to Try in Southeast Asia
Coming from New York City, massages are a bit of a luxury. A cheap massage where I used to live cost about $60 an hour. A good massage could run up to $300 for the same amount of time. They’re so expensive that it’s hard to experiment and try new things because no one wants […]