Thailand

thailand 2018

After 29 years on this earth, I finally got the chance to travel to Asia. Thailand, specifically. Of course, most other Asian countries are also on my bucket list, so how did I decide on Thailand? Well, flights were cheap, hotels were cheap, dining out in Thailand is cheap, and I heard mostly great things…

26 foods you should say sawadee to in thailand

I’ve grouped these into what I think is probably legit, somewhat legit, and most likely for tourists.  Legit 1. Khao Soi – fried egg noodles in a coconut/curry broth. This dish can be found in Northern Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar 2. Boo Paht Pong Karee – fried crab in chili/curry powder 3. Nam Prik -…

18 things i learned in the 12 days i spent in thailand

April is the hottest month of the year. We went from 3/31 to 4/13 and there were days where it was uncomfortably hot, almost unbearable. We chose this month because of Songkran, so if you don’t mind missing this holiday, I’d recommend visiting during a different month. Chiang Mai is SIGNIFICANTLY cooler, since it’s up…

street markets of thailand

If you’re going to Thailand, I’m sure your research has shown you that you should check out some of the markets they have to offer. The main staples are food and souvenirs – the bread and butter of all tourists. Here are some of the markets we got to visit in Bangkok, Phuket, and Chiang…

temples of thailand

Well more specifically, Bangkok and Chiang Mai. If you’ve been to Thailand or even seen photos of Thailand, you’ll know that there are no shortage of temples. Of course, this isn’t an exhaustive list – but just some of the ones I got to visit while in Bangkok and Chiang Mai: Wat Pho (officially Wat…

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how to be a tourist in ubud

1. hang out with some monkeys at ubud monkey forest This is home to about 600 crab-eating macaques, also known as Balinese long-tailed monkeys. They roam freely around the park, so make sure to keep your belongings/valuables close to you, as they have been known to grab things. You’re not allowed to touch or feed…

how to be a tourist in kuta, bali: don’t

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flying singapore airlines

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how to be a tourist in portland, or

1. Start your day with a cup of coffee You won’t find a shortage of cafés here. Like the beer scene, the coffee scene is just as happening in Portland. My first Portland cup of Joe was at Coava Coffee Roasters. It was a honey latte and it was perfectly balanced. We also went to…

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