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! Since my Cát Bà adventure, I’ve been slowly venturing towards southern Vietnam. I have spent the past week in both Ninh Bình and Phong Nha, two lovely parts of the country but pretty different from the other sections I’ve visited so far. Vietnam is proving to be incredibly diverse, that’s certain. 1) If… Read More Ninh Bình & Phong Nha
Hey, everyone! I just got back from the Ha Giang loop in Northern Vietnam which was definitely one of the coolest tours I’ve ever gone on. Riding on the back of a motorbike for four days was thrilling. Vietnam continues to keep me captivated. A few housekeeping things: 1) If you’re interested in my art,… Read More The Ha Giang Loop
Hey, everyone! I am now in Vietnam which is quite a change compared to both Singapore and Malaysia. I’m still getting accustomed to the new culture but my impression so far is that the people are friendly, the culture is rich, and the food is delicious. I think I’m going to end up really liking… Read More Hà Nội: An Introduction to Việt Nam
Hey, everyone! The past week has been… volcanic. Since leaving Gili Air and Bali, I’ve been in the island of Java, the most volcanically active island in Indonesia. Oddly enough, that’s also the most populated island in Indonesia. The past several days have been entertaining and absurd – with two major dreams of mine coming… Read More The Jewels of Java
Hey, everyone! I have spent the last 10 days or so in Ubud, a town in inland Bali. Ubud is a culturally significant area with lots of temples, rice fields/terraces, traditional arts performances, and more. It is definitely a yogi/meditation hotspot with lots of really great food. And, most exciting of all (for me) was… Read More Spooky Nighttime Adventures in Ubud
Hi, everyone! The past couple of weeks, I’ve spent majority of my time in Moalboal, but I’ve also been back to Cebu City, Manila, and Batangas before leaving the Philippines. I was able to meet up with some Queenstown friends, spend a lot of time snorkeling and diving, and also just… hanging out, relaxing. It… Read More Salamat Po, Pinoy: Moalboal to Batangas
Hey, everyone! Greetings from Southern Leyte in the Philippines – a place I had literally no idea about until maybe five days ago. I am finally, finally in warm weather again after like a year of sweaters and coats. Since I’ve left Japan, I’ve been on three different islands – Cebu, Bohol, and Leyte. I… Read More The Philippines: From Tarsiers to Whale Sharks
Hey, everyone! Well, I made it… to TOKYO! Tokyo is one of the first cities I ever wanted to visit outside of the US – it has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. After being in metropoleis for nearly a month and a half at this point, I wasn’t… Read More Tokyo: Lost in Translation