There is a wonderful feeling of freedom that comes when traveling alone. You are not tied down to any itinerary except what interests you and the only limits placed upon you depend on your own expectations. The only person you are responsible for is you. While traveling solo gives you that independence and time for … Continue reading Adventure Buddies
There are many holidays and festivals celebrated in Thailand and most are new to me. Since arriving in Thailand I had heard a lot about Songkran. I'd been told stories by friends who had traveled here before and everyone in Thailand seemed to be unable to contain their excitement whenever it was mentioned, planning their … Continue reading Songkran
I came to Thailand with the intention of going camping and exploring the natural world as much as I could. I packed my new tent and hammock, spent a few afternoons at REI deciding on the best bug spray and water filtration system to bring and told myself that the Asian critters wouldn't be that … Continue reading Living that Camping Life
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
You can always tell when the end of a school year is approaching. The school reeks of the anticipation for the coming vacation, from students and teachers alike. Thailand was no exception. Teachers were scrambling to create and give their exams, just wanting to be done with lesson planning. Every time I walked into one … Continue reading School Coming to a Close
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
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