My adventures finding living quarters in Đà Nẵng, Việt Nam have been chaotic at best and started six months ago. Through my travels, I have …
The Da Nang Bait-and-Switch, Why My Best Views Were Always From the Wrong Balcony
Phú Quốc Departures & High-Pressure Arrivals in Hội An
My oh my, do I have a story for you! It’s probably the strangest thing that has ever happened to me. But first I have …
Anemone of the State: Making Friends in the Phu Quoc Reef
Did you know that Phú Quốc, Việt Nam is world renowned for its pearls? I didn’t either, but I certainly do now! There are loads …
Bubbles on the Balcony, Chaos on the Cable Car, Why I’m Not Allowed Near Washing Machines in Phu Quoc
Gondola! The longest three-cable system in the entire world! The longest over-ocean aerial cable car on this planet! Yes, please. This is the main reason …
Come for the View, Stay (Forever) in the Phu Quoc Immigration Line
When I originally booked my flight from Bangkok, Thailand, to Phú Quốc, Việt Nam, I picked the very pleasant time of 2pm. This would allow …
Jingle Bells and Giant Lizards, Dodging Shoppers in Festive Malls and Dragons in Bangkok Parks
Walking around Bangkok, Thailand, is very different from walking around most of the cities I have been to. For one thing, it’s very flat here …
Chiang Mai to Bangkok: Slow Trains, Muddy Trails, and Wat’s of Adventures
Chiang Mai, Thailand, has a ton of fun touristy things to do in and around the massive city. The Sky Lantern Festival is over, but …
Vietnam to Thailand: Proof You Can Have an Amazing Trip Even If You Miss the Main Event
Sky Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand? Yes, please! Sign me up. The pictures on The Instas are amazing, and I watched an entire vlog …
From Deck to Dép: Land-Sickness, Street Food, and My Muted Debut in Hanoi
When I planned this trip to Southeast Asia, I knew that I would have some level of culture shock. But here in Hanoi, Vietnam (Hà …
How to Make Friends While Turning Green at Sea, My Indonesian Liveaboard Saga
When was the last time you got on a plane at 1:30 in the morning? It’s been a minute for me, and I don’t like …