I've recently done an informal site audit to see what content performs well and I was surprised to see that posts about budgeting for specific trips did well. My five-part Australia budget guide (here, here, here, here, and here) was rather long winded and written many years ago, shortly after I … [Read more...] about The Cost of Traveling in Southeast Asia
Thailand
Stranded in Bangkok: A Visa Run Story
Despite the fact that I've been home from Southeast Asia for over a year, I've still got stories to share! Here's one that I've had time to reflect on. At first nothing seemed any different. I woke up at our hotel in Koh Samui and went through the usual routine of having breakfast and … [Read more...] about Stranded in Bangkok: A Visa Run Story
The Ultimate Southeast Asian Bucket List
Southeast Asia is a part of the world where you can have experiences you won't find anywhere else. The colors are brighter, the flavors are stronger and the history is older. The parties are even crazier, lasting all night and bringing in travelers from every corner of the globe. Only you can … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Southeast Asian Bucket List
My Favorite Southeast Asian Meals
You can eat Thai food almost anywhere in the world, but it's nothing like having the real deal. My experiences in Southeast Asia really blew me away in terms of what kind of cuisine I fell in love with. Some of my favorite eats of the year were dishes I wouldn't have tried back home. I was … [Read more...] about My Favorite Southeast Asian Meals
A City Girl’s Favorite Rural Experiences
I may have grown up in the suburbs, but I've always been more comfortable with the anonymity of cities over the wide open spaces. But my grandparents moved to the country when I was young and regular visits to see them started to make me comfortable with that environment. In my travels, I try to … [Read more...] about A City Girl’s Favorite Rural Experiences