After spending a cumulative five months in Thailand over the past few years, sampling the backpacker’s favorites and finding a few places that were just budding on the tourist radar, it felt like time to go back with a different intention. This time, I wanted to go more local and see things that I hadn’t […]
A Guide to Hiking Doi Luang Chiang Dao
2019 Update: To do this hike you MUST get a guide. The entrance now has guards and those who attempt the hike without getting a guide risk getting arrested. The info in this post is still good and useful for prepping for the hike. Have fun! Doi Luang Chiang Dao is Thailand’s third tallest peak, […]
Emerald Lake: A Cenote in Thailand?!
I remember a few years ago when I posted on Facebook that I was looking for off the beaten path places to see in Southeast Asia. One of my acquaintances remarked that if I really wanted to head off the beaten path, I’d need to, “get out of Southeast Asia.” I’d like to take this […]
Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat: Thailand’s Floating Pagodas
The first time I saw an image of the floating temples of Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat my mouth dropped in awe. I thought I was looking at a photo of Bhutan at first. How had this been in Thailand all along and yet I hadn’t seen it on Instagram, on Facebook, and all over other […]
The Best Places to Visit in Malaysia: A Full Itinerary
When I backpacked around Southeast Asia back in 2013, I had low expectations for Malaysia – it was not the most popular or talked about stop on the Banana Pancake Trail. However, Malaysia ended up having so much to offer, it baffles me why it’s not as hyped a backpacking destination as its neighbors. Malaysia […]