Tag: exploring
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The trip was everything I’d hoped it would be – a much-needed escape from busy city life to a quiet, sub-tropical island with great food, fascinating culture, and welcoming people. Cream and I already want to go back to Japan to enjoy it all again.
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Between the exciting and vibrant cities, otherworldly natural landscapes, friendly locals, fascinating culture and history, and extensive cuisine that hits the spot every time, Taiwan is one of my favorite countries that I’ve ever visited. Part One (this article) is about our first few days in Taipei, Taiwan’s fast-paced capital and largest city. Part Four…
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For ten days at the end of May into the beginning of June, Cream and I did some island hopping along Thailand’s stunning Andaman (west) coast, visiting some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. To cap it off, we finished with a weekend in Hat Yai, one of Thailand’s largest cities and a…
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I’d recommend visiting, exploring, seeing dance performances in Ubud, and checking out Uluwatu and Tanah Lot temples. A week should be plenty of time. If you want to travel for longer, I’d recommend exploring other areas in Indonesia.
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The genuine warmth and kindness that was shared with me was extraordinary. There’s no doubt in my mind that if more people received that much love, the world would be a better place. I only saw a very small slice of the Philippines, on this one island. Yet I would place the Philippines very high…
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“Burning season” comes to Chiang Mai around February, March, and April every year. This year has been a freak anomaly with a relatively clear sky. Some days, you can even see Doi Suthep mountain from downtown — while this is perfectly normal in January, it is practically unheard of during March and April.
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Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second-largest city, has a reputation for craftsmanship, artistry, hospitality, and of course, its slowed-down, relaxed pace of life. Food is at the center of Thai culture, so it’s no surprise that Chiang Mai, with its emphasis on quality crafts, is the country’s most celebrated foodie destination.
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I had been planning on coming home for the holidays all along, as my visa was valid until December 22nd and the round-trip ticket cost only marginally more than the one-way. I simply neglected to mention all these things to my parents, who were completely shocked to see me!
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I took a short trip from Chiang Mai to Pai last weekend. Pai has a reputation for being a laid-back hippie village with lots of nature, and I was excited to explore. My slice of Pai was only three days long, which felt like the perfect amount. It is, indeed, a unique and charming place.
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Chiang Mai is the first city that I’m living in outside the U.S. as a location-independent freelance copywriter, and I completely love it. My days are full of delicious food and coffee, comfortable working spaces, beautifully decorated shops, and lively markets. These ten photos will show you what I do more-or-less everyday.