I've recently done an informal site audit to see what content performs well and I was surprised to see that posts about budgeting for specific trips did well. My five-part Australia budget guide (here, here, here, here, and here) was rather long winded and written many years ago, shortly after I … [Read more...] about The Cost of Traveling in Southeast Asia
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Adventures in Eating Overseas
Judging by some Instagram accounts, you'd think the world is full of delicious things and travelers always eat well. I'm here to set the record straight and say that is not true. Not only have I had food poisoning overseas, but I've ordered things without having a clue what they were. Sometimes … [Read more...] about Adventures in Eating Overseas
The Ultimate Southeast Asian Bucket List
Southeast Asia is a part of the world where you can have experiences you won't find anywhere else. The colors are brighter, the flavors are stronger and the history is older. The parties are even crazier, lasting all night and bringing in travelers from every corner of the globe. Only you can decide … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Southeast Asian Bucket List
My Favorite Southeast Asian Meals
You can eat Thai food almost anywhere in the world, but it's nothing like having the real deal. My experiences in Southeast Asia really blew me away in terms of what kind of cuisine I fell in love with. Some of my favorite eats of the year were dishes I wouldn't have tried back home. I was … [Read more...] about My Favorite Southeast Asian Meals
Photo Friday: Saigon, Vietnam
Where Hanoi resembled a large town, with its alleyways offering fresh beer and any type of street food imaginable, Saigon is much like other Asian cities I'd visited. It was the last stop on a three month jaunt, including a whole month in Vietnam. While I probably loved Vietnam more than any other … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Saigon, Vietnam