Despite the fact that I've been home from Southeast Asia for over a year, I've still got stories to share! Here's one that I've had time to reflect on. At first nothing seemed any different. I woke up at our hotel in Koh Samui and went through the usual routine of having breakfast and … [Read more...] about Stranded in Bangkok: A Visa Run Story
Bangkok
Attending Bangkok’s Calypso Ladyboy Cabaret
It's not something originally on my itinerary for the Australasian Adventure, but when I found out my friend was having her bachelorette party (hen's night) in Bangkok, I knew the night would end up in an interesting way. After what felt like a 20 course Thai dinner with sunset views of Wat Arun, we … [Read more...] about Attending Bangkok’s Calypso Ladyboy Cabaret
My Favorite Cafes in Southeast Asia
Digital nomads love the cafes in Southeast Asia for their quality coffee, fast WiFi and space to work in. Sammi and I found ourselves spending lots of time in these cafes, whether it be killing hours before an overnight train or simply taking the chance to cool off in the air conditioning. I was … [Read more...] about My Favorite Cafes in Southeast Asia
Traveling During Turmoil
The sound of the mounted police riding past my Charleston house sent shivers down my spine years later, despite the fact that there was nothing afoul with their patrol. It brought me back to the first time I ever saw mounted police, in Paris on New Years Eve 2006. But since my very first trip … [Read more...] about Traveling During Turmoil
Where I Slept in Southeast Asia
I didn't sleep in the same bed for more than a week for the last three months, including some luxury hotels, some guesthouses and my fair share of boats and trains. Most were to my liking and we soon learned that for $20 USD per night, we could get comfortable rooms, free breakfast and free WiFi … [Read more...] about Where I Slept in Southeast Asia