I may have grown up in the suburbs, but I've always been more comfortable with the anonymity of cities over the wide open spaces. But my grandparents moved to the country when I was young and regular visits to see them started to make me comfortable with that environment. In my travels, I try to … [Read more...] about A City Girl’s Favorite Rural Experiences
Thailand
My Favorite Eats of 2014
I've been to five countries and countless cities this year, eating my way through the best food as I went. I think with my stomach at all times and when you flip through the photos from my trip, it shows. Since giving up dairy last November, I've had more limited options than I did in previous years … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2014
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 … [Read more...] about Attending Bangkok’s Calypso Ladyboy Cabaret
Frequently Asked Questions on Solo Travel in Southeast Asia
After writing the post on questions about solo travel in Turkey, I decided to make this a series to answer your burning questions about what it's really like to travel certain areas solo or as a female. In this case, I was traveling Southeast Asia with my sister, but many of the questions still … [Read more...] about Frequently Asked Questions on Solo Travel in Southeast Asia
Regrets and Illness on Koh Tao
From the moment the ferry got close to Koh Tao, I was already filled with regret. After spending the last week and a half on Koh Samui for my friend's wedding, I thought I'd had enough island time, but that wasn't the case. While parts of Koh Samui were certainly beautiful, particularly the area … [Read more...] about Regrets and Illness on Koh Tao