This is a guest post by Jenn Brown. It was shimmering like a mirage before me. A pigtailed redhead smirked down from her neon perch, her eyes saying ‘You know you want this.’ After three years in Australia and six months of traveling through Asia, I was standing before… a Wendy’s. This was not what […]
5 Delightfully Unique Temples in Chiang Mai, Thailand
This post was brought you by Alana Morgan, a Chiang-Mai based Seattle native who loves off the beaten path gems as much as we all do! As part of an effort to make BMTM an even better Southeast Asia resource, Alana is here to share her expert knowledge of this fabulous city in the north of […]
The Best Books to Read For Traveling in Asia
Reading is where I get the majority of my enjoyment these days. Whether it be a book or an online publication, reading has been such a great way to learn more about each culture I’m in, to figure out how to develop income streams, and even how to better understand interpersonal relationships. This particular list […]
The 8 Chillest Places in Asia
When you imagine the most peaceful place you’ve ever been, what comes to mind? I’ve been to places where, whether it’s because of a hippie vibe, a genuine feeling of peace, or just the amazing people around me (usually all three), it just feels chill, and I feel like I could stay there forever. I […]
The Best Way to Play With Elephants in Thailand
One of the things that excited me the most about visiting Thailand was the prospect of interacting with elephants. I wanted to get up and close with those beautiful, regal creatures. I wanted to see them walking through jungles and blowing water out of their trunks like in the movies and NatGeo documentaries. What I […]