Tag: thailand
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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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Cambodia and its people remind me that happiness is a choice, that being with other people is better than being against them, and that (forgive the cliche) opportunity and joy can always be found in the little acts that make up our daily lives — no matter our past.
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As I sit here now at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, *shockingly* still alive, the Thailand chapter is coming to a close. Here are some of my thoughts and insights from the past eight months that I’ll take with me as the journey continues.
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Something about these empty, pristine beaches drops me headfirst into a trance, and I remain in a state of awe, completely mesmerized by their beauty. I sat in the sand a little longer and calmly watched the gentle waves roll in before moving on to the next beach, slowly making my way back towards town.
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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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Thailand’s capital and largest city, Bangkok, is a giant playground of infinite scale. But for someone who’s never been to the most-visited city in the world before, it can be a lot to take in. My first time here, I was completely overwhelmed, so I wrote this guide to impart as much wisdom as I…
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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.