Hey, everyone! Well, it’s been just over a week since I’ve left Thailand and have returned to the United States of America. The ease of which I slid back into familiarity was surprising. While there has certainly been “sticker shock” with the prices of food compared to meals in Southeast Asia, I’ve been enjoying my… Read More In Conclusion: Three Years from Home
Hey, everyone! I am currently at the Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, waiting to board the first of quite a few flights to get me back to… the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA! I can’t believe this year in Asia has come to a close. It has been such a chock full year. BUT before wrapping up,… Read More Goodbye Snakes, Goodbye Thailand, Goodbye Asia
Hey, everyone! I’ve just gotten back from a week-long diving trip along the Andaman Sea. We visited the Similan and Surin Islands, including the world-famous Richelieu Rock and Koh Bon. It was my first diving liveaboard since getting certified on the Great Barrier Reef and I have to admit, it was a great way to… Read More A Week on the Andaman Sea: 22 Dives in 7 Days
Hey, everyone! Whoa, what a wildlife-packed week it has been! I spent the last eight nights at Khao Sok National Park, a place I’ve been wanting to visit since I first started my Thailand research back in Queenstown. The park delivered in a number of ways, but there was one particular highlight for me that… Read More Khao Sok National Park
Hello and happy new year, everyone! I have spent the last six nights on Railay Beach, which has been nothing short of paradise. Between monkeys, hornbills, beach time, and beautiful karst cliffs enveloping the beach, Railay was a very special place. A few housekeeping things: 1) If you’re interested in my art, have a look… Read More New Year’s in Railay
Hey, everyone! I’ve spent the last few nights on Koh Phi Phi, a little well-known island four hours(ish) north of Koh Lipe. I was prepared for the worst because I’ve heard mixed reviews but I ended up really enjoying my time there. I was originally going to combine this post with the next place I’m… Read More Koh Phi Phi
Hey, everyone! I’ve spent the last ten nights on Koh Lipe, a tiny little island down in southern Thailand. The main goal was to spend as much time as I could underwater and I certainly achieved that goal. It was quite a trek to make it down here but I’m glad I made it in… Read More Christmas on Koh Lipe
Hey, everyone! I just wrapped up my time in Khao Yai National Park which ended up being… pretty spectacular. Lots of special wildlife encounters – gibbons, elephants, squirrels, weird lizards, and more! I love wildlife, and due to the variety in Khao Yai, the trip was definitely a success. A few housekeeping things: 1) If… Read More Khao Yai National Park
Hey, everyone! I have successfully made it to my final country in Asia – Thailand. My time in Chiang Rai had one action-packed day, but otherwise was pretty chill. It has been a good entry into the country, dipping my toes in the waters and seeing what it’s all about. I’m enjoying it so far!… Read More Sawasdee khrap, Chiang Rai: Intro to Thailand
Hey, everyone! I have spent the last week along the Mekong River. Most of that time was spent in Luang Prabang, but for two days I took a “slow boat” from Luang Prabang to the Thailand border. Luang Prabang has been an interesting mix – cooler weather, tons of monks, river-side restaurants with beautiful sunsets,… Read More Luang Prabang and Final Days on the Mekong