FOUR CAFES IN SIEM REAP TO CHECK OUT I didn't have many expectations for Cambodia. I knew it wouldn't be as developed as Thailand, but with three days in Siem Reap, that didn't matter to me. I was heading to Cambodia with one thing to see: Angkor Wat. I'd planned on spending two days at … Continue reading Four Cute Cafes in Siem Reap that Support the Community
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Dramatic Limestone Cliffs + Lush Jungle in Railay, Thailand
A GUIDE TO VISITING RAILAY The soaring cliffs and pristine beaches of Railay, Thailand have hovered near the top of my travel 'wish list' for years. Every time I saw photos, I couldn't believe it was a real place. It appeared to be actual paradise. When planning my jaunt around the Thai islands, Railay was … Continue reading Dramatic Limestone Cliffs + Lush Jungle in Railay, Thailand
Cafes You Can’t Miss in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Thailand is a haven for digital nomads. People with laptops are everywhere- cafes, restaurants- you name it. It’s no surprise- the wifi is strong, and in the case of cafes, the ambiance is great and coffee is excellent. Coffee culture taken seriously in this small city. For a cold brew aficionado like myself, what … Continue reading Cafes You Can’t Miss in Chiang Mai
The Ultimate Bali Planning Guide
THE ULTIMATE BALI PLANNING GUIDE Bali. Island of the gods. Paradise. Tropical getaway. Spiritual haven. Destination hotspot. 'One of the best places I've ever visited' is also a title that fits this incredible island. When you think of Bali, chances are you envision gorgeous temples, sweeping rice terraces, thundering waterfalls, fresh smoothie bowls, swinging monkeys, … Continue reading The Ultimate Bali Planning Guide
The Best Cafes in Chiang Rai
A Guide to the Best Cafes in Chiang Rai Everyone told me I had to visit Chiang Mai when I made my way through Thailand. No one mentioned Chiang Rai, further northern in a mountainous province bearing the same name. Cafes in Chiang Mai came highly recommended- but recommendations were harder to come by in … Continue reading The Best Cafes in Chiang Rai
Three Temples You Can’t Miss in Chiang Rai, Thailand
A GUIDE TO THREE TEMPLES IN CHIANG RAI Amidst lush mountains, Chiang Rai in far north Thailand is a place filled with magic. Chiang Rai has long been on my radar, at first because of the White Temple, but then because of other beautiful temples in the area, and its comparisons to Chiang Mai- but … Continue reading Three Temples You Can’t Miss in Chiang Rai, Thailand
Finding Floating Markets in Thailand
A Guide to Visiting Floating Markets in Thailand Years ago, when I worked on tourism for Thailand, it was only a few years after the floating markets had started to gain widespread notoriety with Western travellers. In actuality, the awareness was really the rise of social media, which made it easier for travellers to share … Continue reading Finding Floating Markets in Thailand
21 Things to Know Before Traveling to Thailand
Thailand is a country that's been at the top of my travel wish list for years, over seven to be precise. And yet, every tidbit on this list was something that I learned only through traveling there for the first time. These 21 things to know before traveling to Thailand are meant to be a … Continue reading 21 Things to Know Before Traveling to Thailand
An Update from Life on The Road
I'd been dreaming of taking time off from the corporate world and travelling continuously for years. But, like with most people, fear stopped me. Fear of leaving the life I'd built, fear of selling everything and having to start over whenever I came back, fear of stunting career growth, and really, most significantly, fear of … Continue reading An Update from Life on The Road
Finding Serenity in Bangkok, A Review of the Banyan Tree Hotel
Planning a one-way trip to SE Asia to explore parts of the world I've never experienced and teach English, I could not have been more excited. Starting to plan out the first few weeks of my trip, I reserved flights and hostels around Thailand, Cambodia and Laos. As a generous gift for what should have … Continue reading Finding Serenity in Bangkok, A Review of the Banyan Tree Hotel