I began my month long vacation in Northern Thailand by arriving in Chiang Mai. I wandered the city visiting temples and met up with some friends for dinner but I couldn't contain my excitement to leave the city and head into the mountains. As I explored the city I stopped at any place that was … Continue reading Sights Set on the Road
After starting my school vacation by immediately traveling, I headed back home to recuperate and get ready for my next bout of traveling. My plan was to head to northern Thailand to go camping and exploring the mountains. I didn't have a specific plan and that was so thrilling to me. I was going to … Continue reading Gearing Up and Winding Down
While sightseeing at the ancient temples and exploring the city of Siem Reap were incredible, I had a much more memorable experience while in Cambodia. We took our tuk-tuk driver, Shuen, up on his offer to drive us out of the city and around the countryside for the day. He picked us up and we … Continue reading A Countryside Glimpse
4:30AM came around and my alarm went off. I made my way through the darkness and emerged from my room with everything I needed for a full day of temple tours. Our tuk tuk driver, Soeun, who we had booked through a recommendation, was at our hostel ready to go. The five of us crammed … Continue reading Dawn to Dark
I spent a few days visiting friends, crashing on their couches and seeing the Thai towns they had been living and teaching in. It was nice to get a glimpse of Thai life in other places but I had my sights set on my next trip beyond the Thai borders. A group of four other … Continue reading Over the Border
I was so ready for vacation. I was feeling the itch. Getting restless and bored in my small city. I booked a bus ticket out of town on the very last day I had to sign in at school. I was off! I had a week to kill before I met up with friends and … Continue reading Island Escape
As the end of February approached I had been in Thailand for nearly three months. It was strange feeling like I had already done so much in three months and yet the time had flown by. It also meant that my 90 day visa was about to expire and I had to delve into the … Continue reading Visa and Vacation
I try to be a conscious and informed traveler. I do my best to research my destinations, be active and engaged in the local activities and culture, and make the most of the time I have in each place I've visited. However, that is not always the case, and on one particular weekend in Bangkok … Continue reading Party Like it’s Her Birthday
When the weekend rolls around and I'm not off traveling somewhere, I quickly run out of things to do in town. I explored the local lake and park, have checked out the markets, and have taken my motorbike on a casual ride down almost every street. So as another free weekend approached I decided to … Continue reading Solo Excursions
Living in a small city in the middle of farm country is great but there is really not too much to do. I have hung out with the other English teachers, which I enjoy, but I was also interested in pursuing my own social life. This happened more easily than I expected. One Friday night … Continue reading Cheers to Thais
First, let me say, I was expecting worse. Maybe I just exaggerated the potential bug situation while living in a tropical climate to prepare myself; maybe I have yet to encounter the extent of the critters that reside here. Either way, I feel like I am handling the insects very well; there have been almost … Continue reading Battling the Bugs
As the first monthly three day weekend approached I was only too eager to use the extra day to go on an excursion. Some friends said they were going to Koh Chang, an island off the northeastern coast in the Gulf of Thailand, so I jumped on board! It was quite a trek for a … Continue reading Island Getaway
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