I've never read the book Eat, Pray, Love, nor have I watched the movie. But, nonetheless, I heard Ubud, Bali was an interesting place to visit for reasons other than "It's where that really good book/ film is set".
Tag: SouthEastAsia
#TRAVEL – Vietnam: Habitable Hoi An
If you only have the chance to visit one place in Vietnam, make it Hoi An! Hoi An is an ancient town, located on the coast in central Vietnam. It's one of those places where you stay longer than initially intended. I think I ended up staying 3 days longer than planned. If it wasn't … Continue reading #TRAVEL – Vietnam: Habitable Hoi An
#TRAVEL – Cambodia: Angkor What?
The majority of people who travel to Cambodia take the time to visit the worlds largest religious monument: Angkor Wat.
Top 5 Things To Do In Hong Kong
Top 5 Things To Do In Hong Kong Hong Kong is one of the most famous places in the world. In February 2016, I was lucky enough to visit for a few days, and experience some of what 'Asia's World City' had to offer. Here is a list of my TOP 5 Things to do … Continue reading Top 5 Things To Do In Hong Kong
#TRAVEL Cambodia: The Killing Fields
Disclaimer: In case the title didn't tip you off, this article is going to be a real bummer. One of the most amazing things about traveling is how much you learn along the way—about people, about culture, and about the world itself. Reading about something in a book is a far cry from seeing the … Continue reading #TRAVEL Cambodia: The Killing Fields
How Much Do You Need To Start Teaching In Thailand?
Written June, 2016. Needs to be updated. So, you're thinking of teaching in Thailand, but not sure how much money you need to get started? Let me help you out. A TEFL Certification A lot of schools prefer you to have a TEFL qualification. There are many options on how to go about this. The … Continue reading How Much Do You Need To Start Teaching In Thailand?
Getting the MOST out of Angkor
I've seen a lot of Angkor Guides out there that insist on providing you with an in-depth history of each temple. The thing is, you'll see and learn as you go so there's no need to have encyclopedic knowledge of the whole park before you get there. It can be a pain sifting through the … Continue reading Getting the MOST out of Angkor
3 Ways to Keep in Touch With Your Parents While Backpacking
3 Ways to Keep in Touch With Your Parents While Backpacking Traveling the world during our younger years is liberating, to say the least. It helps us expand our psyche and learn about our surrounding environment more thoroughly - although, it often comes at a price. We’ve previously written about how difficult it can be … Continue reading 3 Ways to Keep in Touch With Your Parents While Backpacking
That Time I Think I Snuck Into Cambodia
That Time I Think I Snuck Into Cambodia When traveling through South East Asia you’ll quickly find that there is a more or less established backpacker’s route—while you and your fellow travelers may be hitting the same spots, it’s likely you’ll be going in various directions and orders. Usually this makes it fairly simple to … Continue reading That Time I Think I Snuck Into Cambodia
#TRAVEL – THAILAND: KOH WOW!
During my 18 months in Thailand, I naturally explored most of the country, but there were still some stones I’d left unturned—so in December 2015 I decided to take a short vacation to the Thai island, Koh Tao, and check out somewhere I had yet to visit. Koh Tao is located a short ferry ride … Continue reading #TRAVEL – THAILAND: KOH WOW!