Category Archives for Asia
Krabi Hotel Review: Ao Nang Orchid Resort
When my best friend announced she was coming to visit me from the States, I knew a trip to the beach was an absolute must. I hadn’t been to Krabi yet, but I immediately knew this was where I wanted
Continue readingPai in Pictures: A Photo and Video Essay
Pai is a chill mountain town in northern Thailand, about 3 hours outside of Chiang Mai. It is favored by backpackers for its relaxed, hippie vibe and delicious food. Don’t be fooled though, there
Continue readingHow We Conquered Angkor in a Day
The Angkor Archaeological Park is a massive complex, stretching over 400 square kilometers. It would be nearly impossible to cover it in a week, let alone one day. You could spend hours exploring and getting
Continue readingMotorbiking 101: How NOT to Drive a Motorbike in Pai
If there is one thing that we learned during our weekend trip to Pai, its that there is a good business opportunity in that small, mountainous hippie town: motorbike lessons. The amount of motorbike accidents
Continue readingTips for Saving Money in Thailand
The low cost of living in Thailand is one of its biggest draws. This is no secret, after all it is consistently ranked as one of the top countries for expats, considering quality of life and economic
Continue readingWhen is the Best Time to Visit Thailand?
One of the most common questions we get asked by our readers is “when is the best time to visit Thailand?” Truth be told, there is no straight-forward answer to this question. It really depends
Continue readingVideo Post: Celebrating Songkran in Chiang Mai
Songkran is a festival held in Thailand in celebration of the traditional Thai New Year, April 13-15. Traditionally, the tossing of water onto one’s shoulder was a symbol of washing away the bad
Continue readingSibsongpanna: Traditional Lanna Cuisine & Dancing in Chiang Mai
Every night we watch the tour buses roll in with hoards of people, market stalls lining the parking lot, and the lights of lanterns twinkling above our home as they are sent off into the night sky. Sibsongpanna
Continue readingHow Much Time Should You Spend at Angkor Wat?
“Angkor Wat is the greatest place in the world! You could spend 7 days there and it still won’t be enough!” That’s what people will tell you. And yes, 7 days is probably not enough
Continue readingTraveling The World: A Black Swan Event
Why should you travel? In my opinion, it’s a Black Swan Event. What the hell is a Black Swan Event? No, it has nothing to do with that silly movie. The logic goes much deeper than a dancing comp...
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