This was an unconventional trip for me, so a bit of backstory is probably necessary. Before planning this year’s Coachella weekend with friends, I got the idea firmly planted in my head that I wanted to have a beach holiday
Sayulita
May 2, 2018
Goodbye Again
March 9, 2018
Another year, another trip to Southeast Asia, another NYE weekend in Bangkok. Unfortunately for us, both Nock and I came down with colds after leaving the island, so the weekend was a bit more sedate than I’m used to. The
Koh Phi-Phi
March 9, 2018
Throughout 2017, I had occasionally kept in touch with my friend Nock, who I had met last year while I was in Vientiane. Once I knew I was definitely going back to Southeast Asia for this trip, I told her and we
Saigon
February 19, 2018
The train ride from Mui Ne to Saigon was par for the course for the developing world: people selling weird foods, a disgusting toilet, and really pretty scenery to watch for hours. After arriving at the train station, we hopped
So That’s What They Mean by “Canyoning”
February 11, 2018
Back in November, after the trip itinerary was finalized, I knew that I wanted to schedule at least one full-day excursion in Dalat. I told myself I would research options once I was on the road, but ended up being
Dalat and Mui Ne
February 11, 2018
With my work finished for the year and our time in Chiang Mai at an end, Laurie and I met at the airport on a Sunday morning for our flight to Vietnam. During the hours and hours of travel research
Chiang Mai
February 4, 2018
My two weeks in Chiang Mai were very much a continuation of the working holiday that had started in Bangkok the week prior. I found a nice guesthouse in the north-eastern corner of old city that I’ve walked past for
Ekkamai
February 3, 2018
You know how’s a good way to start a 39-day, trans-Pacific trip? As you’re settling into your tiny economy seat and mentally preparing for a long and uncomfortable flight, the lead flight attendant announces to everyone that the cabin doors
Southeast Asia Part Oh Who’s Counting Anymore
February 3, 2018
Another December, another trip to Southeast Asia! Shocker, right? Having used only two weeks of vacation the entire year, I decided in September – while in Beirut, actually – to embark on another winter adventure. If you’re wondering why I
Lebanon
October 8, 2017
My trip to Lebanon for my friend Omar’s wedding ended up being a massive friends reunion full of eating, drinking, and socializing, which doesn’t make for the best writing, so this won’t be one of my normal blog posts. Instead,