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 …
Come for the View, Stay (Forever) in the Phu Quoc Immigration Line
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 …
Galangal, Gods, and Gridlock, A Culinary Tale from Bali
When I was chatting up a Seattle friend about what I should do while in Bali, Indonesia, she mentioned her favorite memory of her time …
The Great Puerto Escondido Gastronomic Grand Tour
Food blog or travel blog? I’m currently sitting on my gorgeous deck in Sanur, Bali, Indonesia, typing about the amazing food I had during my …
Chasing the Sun to Bali, A Very Long Story
That was without a doubt the worst travel experience of my life! And not through any fault of the airlines. My long trip from just …
The Unplanned Plot Twists of My Puerto Escondido Farewell Tour
Boy, do I have a story for you! Travel is never easy, but getting from Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, México to Seattle, Washington, USA was particularly …