I’d like to start by stating that I am by no means a doctor in any way shape or form but thought it might be helpful to provide some info on the vaccinations for South East Asia I decided to get for a year long trip to 10 countries (Thailand, Myanmar, India, Nepal, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, […]
Packing List for Southeast Asia: Female Backpackers
Before my first big trip, I had a small meltdown because I had no idea what to pack. I’d be spending a year backpacking my way through 8 countries in Southeast Asia as a solo female traveler. As a woman who used to work in the fashion industry, packing light is hard for me. How […]
Peanut Free Pad Thai Recipe from Thailand
Whenever I travel to a new country, I always take a cooking class. It’s become a tradition, and I love that it’s a souvenir I can take home and share with everyone. This year, I have experimented with all of the recipes I learned during my travels. I’m lucky I have family and friends who […]
Thailand Backpacking Budget with Cost Breakdowns
Thailand is one of the countries where it’s easy for me to live on a $30 a day budget. In January, I spent 18 days in Northern Thailand, but I knew I wanted to go back and explore the south. The second time I stayed for just under 4 weeks (27 days), and managed to stick […]
Relatable Words of Wisdom from a Thai Monk
I think the western world has a weird fascination with monks. From afar they seem to be these superior beings full of knowledge and wisdom. You half expect them to sound like Yoda when they talk. So when a monk talks to you about taking a dump in the toilet it takes you a little […]
Silent Meditation Retreats: What’s the Hardest Part?
Immediately after leaving my silent meditation retreat, I was bombarded with one simple question. “How was it?” Three teeny tiny words, yet it was an impossible question to answer. Honestly it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done mentally, but saying that sounds like such an exaggeration. The ironic thing is that being silent wasn’t […]
Finding My Truth at a Meditation Retreat in Thailand
Originally, I had planned to write a guide of what a silent retreat is like based on the day-to-day activities, but I don’t think a guide could ever prepare someone for what a meditation retreat in Thailand is really like. Almost everyone I spoke to before leaving wanted me to update them on how it […]
10 Day Vipassana in Thailand: Day to Day Schedule
I don’t exactly remember when I decided I wanted to attend a 10-day vipassana in Thailand. I think I read about one online and found the idea challenging and exciting all at once. The idea stuck, and soon it made it onto my bucket list. I decided on Wat Suan Mokkh in southern Thailand, which […]
Taking Muay Thai Classes in Thailand: What it’s like
I’m officially making my mom proud by taking a class where I learn to kick some booty. I think the proper term would be “self defense”, but that doesn’t sound nearly as fun. Learning Muay Thai is probably one of the best workouts and therapy anyone could ask for. This form of martial arts originated […]
Khao Sok National Park in Thailand
When people think of Southern Thailand, their first thought seems to be the beautiful islands, scuba diving, and the nightlife scene. It’s exactly what I thought of Southern Thailand too. It seems to be the hottest new tourist destination, and there aren’t a lot of unspoiled spots left. Unless you head to Khao Sok National […]