If you've thought about traveling to South East Asia, then I am SURE you've thought about which beaches you're going to be laying on, basking in the sun and probably drinking a Pina Colada. Am I right? I know I am, I know... But, there are so many islands! Which ones do you choose? Well, … Continue reading Island Getaways of South East Asia
Well, my word has really been put to the test. A couple days into this travel venture, I was pretty consistent with my blog posts, but as time has gone on I find sitting on my computer less appealing than actually exploring...imagine that. While I haven't been keeping up with my posts as regularly as … Continue reading Word from the backpacking wise
Experiencing Tet, the Vietnamese New Year or the Lunar New Year, in Vietnam is no doubt a unique and cultural experience. It usually lasts from Feb 27-Jan 2 and everyone is buzzing even days or weeks beforehand to prepare for the celebration. Unlike New Year in the western world, Tet is not about partying on … Continue reading Traveling during Tet
We split our time in Thailand between two trips. The first one was in the north and the second one was in the south. In total, we spent a month and a half in Thailand and we split it up between two trips to avoid having to buy a visa (some would not advise this, … Continue reading Thailand Itinerary
Pai is by far the most beautiful place in Thailand. Located high in the mountains, there's no where you can go without being surrounded by beautiful and luscious mountainous peaks. We were only suppose to spend three days in Pai, but upon arriving, we immediately extended to five. Honestly, I could have stayed for a … Continue reading The beauty of Pai
Receiving a Sak Yant tattoo is a highly spiritual experience. If you've done your research and are thoroughly interested, then I promise you won't regret it. If you're a man, you can go to a temple and have a more traditional experience getting a tattoo from a monk. If you're a woman, there are far … Continue reading Sak Yant Tattoos in Thailand
Chiang Mai is a beautiful and busy city. There's so much going on all the time and plenty to do! If you find yourself here, here's a few things to do: 1. Night market As usual, there's a night market. If you're not exhausted from shopping yet, check it out. But, beware! This market was … Continue reading Adventures in Chiang Mai
Chiang Rai is a small and pleasant little city with some to do, but--honestly--not a whole lot. While it was nice to visit, I would only recommend going there if you're going to continue into Laos as it is the main exit/entry point between the two countries. However, if you do plan to visit there, … Continue reading Chiang Rai
Three little islands off the coast of Lombok in Indonesia, called the Gili Islands, are home to everything paradise. Especially, Gili Trawangan. With its white sandy beaches, clear blue water, extremely friendly locals and prohibition of motorized vehicles, Gili T is a place like no other. To get around the island, you have to walk, bike … Continue reading Gili is a place like no other
The hype around Whitsundays is definitely well deserved. The beaches are absolutely stunning and the crystal clear water is something out of a dream. If you have a chance to go on a sailing adventure here, do not pass up on the opportunity! After two weeks of solo travel, I finally met my hometown bestie in … Continue reading Whitsundays sailing adventure
