For most, packing for a trip is a simple matter. You throw in your favorite shampoo and makeup along with clothing. But for me, I pack items to keep me from having an eczema flare up. For the last five years, I've dealt with dry, flaky and inflamed skin every few months in places like my lips, hands … [Read more...] about On Traveling with Eczema
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Stranded in Bangkok: A Visa Run Story
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
The World’s Longest Border Crossing
Traveling in Southeast Asia cannot be without hiccups. I heard horror stories of many border crossings, especially in Laos, so when I did my research and pre-booked Cambodian visas and buses, I thought we were set. And for the trip from Bangkok to Siem Reap, all went relatively smoothly. We … [Read more...] about The World’s Longest Border Crossing
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
Losing My Grandmother In London
I've had some pretty bad luck throughout my year of travels, but I'm not the only one. On my first trip to London, I went with my mom, sister and grandmother. It was a gift for my sixteenth birthday. My Meme is an intrepid traveler herself, having seen every continent, so she makes it a point to … [Read more...] about Losing My Grandmother In London