Before arriving to Thailand, I promised myself: no tourist traps. By the second day of gracing my presence in Southeast Asia, I already broke my promise and quite frankly, it’s quite hard to avoid. No matter how much research you put into places “off the beaten path” you’re eventually going to end up at one […]
Archives for June 2014
Using Hotel Quickly for Free Hotel Stays in Southeast Asia
It’s not hard to find great quality, cheap hotels in Asia. There are 5-star hotels for $80, budget hostel dorms for $5 a night and everything else in between–you can’t really go wrong. With budget in mind you can take savings even farther by using the Hotel Quickly app which let’s you book last-minute stays […]
A Dose of Fitness and Beauty in Bangkok’s Lumpini Park
If you’ve ever been to Bangkok or know anything about its climate, it’s hard to think of it as a breath of fresh air considering the endless amount of pollution its traffic produces and the hot, inescapable sticky air. But with that said, it is a refreshing experience to explore and adventure through the parks […]
Hotel Review: Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park
While backpacking through Southeast Asia, I plan to mix up the accommodations and spend my nights between luxury brand named hotels, bungalows, hostels, family owned bed and breakfasts and maybe couch surf here and there. I know, I know it’s not very backpacker like, but one of the cheapest ways we travel is by taking […]
Visiting the Coconut Sugar Farm in Samut Songkhram, Thailand
One thing I love about SE Asia is that anywhere I turn, I can get a coconut______(fill in the blank). While perusing the massive Sunday market at Chatuchak in Bangkok I had a coconut and sticky rice ice cream served up in a coconut shell. It was the best combination of flavor and texture my […]
Why You Should Book Hotels Ahead of Time if You’re Arriving at Night
I love a good adventure and I love a mystery, but one thing that makes me feel uncomfortable when I’m traveling is not knowing where I am going to be resting my worn out feet for the night even if it’s only a for a few hours. There’s nothing more tiresome, then trying to find […]
$30 in Free Uber Credits for New Users
Update: 1/6/2016 This promo has since expired and is not currently available through my referral link, sorry! I just checked my Uber account this morning and saw that there is a new $30 sign up credit promo for new users. The normal promotion code for new Uber accounts is $10 so if you don’t have an […]
Packing List for Three Months of Backpacking in SE Asia
For the next three months I will be living out of my bright green Gregory Pack Jade backpack while traveling through the ever-so tropical Southeast Asia– and until just now, I did not believe it would be able to fit all of my essential belongings into my backpack. It is no easy task deciding what to pack […]
Getting Ready for Three Months of Backpacking Southeast Asia
I’m finally going to be traveling through Southeast Asia! Wednesday is my last day in the US and from here I will be flying right into Bangkok, Thailand. I am absolutely ecstatic as I’ve been planning this trip since I came back from Europe in October and have dreamed about it for years…and the time […]
Getting a Brazilian Blowout to Manage Your Hair in Humid Climates
With only days left before my 3 month backpacking excursion in South East Asia (woot!) I decided to get a Brazilian Blowout to keep my curly hair tamed during the 24/7 humid weather of the tropical region. This is something I’ve contemplated doing for months, but after talking to my friend Zoe who had the […]