thailand

I traveled here with a friend in 2019, and it was the first trip I took without someone to guide us through transportation or take us to sightsee. Needless to say, it was a learning process, but it helped that my friend and I had each other and divided the responsibilities. Some general tips: I…

Party Like it’s the End of a Decade

As 2019 comes to a close, I am reminded of the fact that it is indeed the end of a decade as well. In 2009, I was in 9th grade, and didn’t really contemplate the significance of the end of the time frame. So this will be the completion of my second decade in life…

Traveling Before the Final Destination

As some of you might know from my previous posts, I decided to take a vacation to Thailand after completing my teaching contract in Korea before heading back home to the states. As I was packing to move out of my apartment for the next teacher to move in, I was preparing for this trip…

Thailand Travels: Phuket

Our last stop: Phuket. The first two nights, there was an outdoor market right outside our hostel, so we ate there for our dinner and stayed to watch a local artist perform. The second day, we caught a city bus and took a 40 minute ride to a beach to enjoy the sand and waves…

Thailand Travels: Bangkok and Khao Sok National Park

This past week, I traveled to Thailand and met a friend of mine. We planned our vacation for 10 days total. 3 days in Bangkok, 2 days in Khao Sok National Park, and 3 days in Phuket. While that only adds up to 8 days, we did take 2 overnight trains traveling to the different…