Upon making my way back to Thailand, I returned to Tonsai Beach near Krabi knowing that I simply wanted somewhere familiar to heal my heart and generally be a lazy bum drinking chai tea and reading books all day. Most people head to Tonsai to go rock climbing, but I had no intention of being […]
What to Do When You Lose Your Debit Card Overseas
I had been told time and time again that the longer I traveled, the more chances I would have of things going horribly awry. “Don’t jinx me!” I’d always say in response. I fancy myself a careful traveler with a good head on her shoulders, but no matter how careful one tries to be, things […]
I Made it to Second Base With a Ladyboy
It seems that everybody knows somebody who has accidentally made out with a ladyboy, or worse. I never thought I’d be one of them, but then again, nobody ever does. First off, let’s establish what a ladyboy is. A ladyboy is a transgendered or transvestite individual in Southeast Asia. In Thailand, for example, they are […]
Offbeat Travel: Getting a Sak Yant Tattoo From a Monk
Day 80 It was just after the Lantern Festival had culminated on a warm night in Chiang Mai. I had met up with my friend Yvonne and admired her back tattoo as we walked to a local bar to bond over Changs. We got on the topic of tattoos and I admitted to her that […]
Words Cannot Describe the White Temple in Chiang Rai
Day 71 But I’m going to try to use them to describe it anyways. Along with some photos. Those tend to help. The White Temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand, has been on my bucket list ever since the first time I laid eyes on photos of it. It looked incredible, and also artsy and creepy, […]