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Art, Spirituality, and Medicine in Chiang Rai

Art, Spirituality, and Medicine in Chiang Rai

What was originally a one day stint in Chiang Rai turned into a three day stay when I came down with a fever and sore throat. Since Thailand is slightly more medically advanced than Laos, and most of my Laotian itinerary would consist of being 

Overstaying at The Overstay

Overstaying at The Overstay

If you’re expecting a rundown of sights to see and pretty pictures of Bangkok, you’ll be sorely disappointed. I made the decision to stay in Bangkok for another week because I’ve been feeling travel fatigue. What started out as excitement to explore another part of 

Visiting Tonsai in Low Season

Visiting Tonsai in Low Season

After saying goodbye to Allison at Railay, I headed to the next beach over—Tonsai. Tonsai is one of the top climbing destinations in the world, and its vibe certainly reflected it. It’s fairly easy to get to during high season (you can simply charter a 

Finding Railay Beach

Finding Railay Beach

  We were escaping from the humidity in Chiang Mai when Allison and I finally starting thinking about where we wanted to stay in southern Thailand. We had a flight to Krabi, and our options were: Krabi Town Ao Nang Railay I’m absolutely terrible at 

A Day with the Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary

A Day with the Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary

Animal tourism is a huge issue in Southeast Asia. In developing countries where tourism is often one of the more lucrative ways to make a living, tour operations often overlook the wellbeing of these animals. This is the case with the elephant tourism industry in 

Getting Sak Yant Tattoos with WSE Travels

Getting Sak Yant Tattoos with WSE Travels

I’ve been playing most of my itinerary fast and loose in recent days, but with each country I visit, I have at least one or two things I want to accomplish. In Thailand, those things were: 1) Visit an ethical elephant sanctuary and 2) Get 

Gettin’ Hot and Wet in Chiang Mai: The Temple Edition

Gettin’ Hot and Wet in Chiang Mai: The Temple Edition

Welcome to wet season. June is a shoulder month, typically marking the end of hot season and the beginning of wet season in Thailand, and for us, it was both hot and wet. My friend, Allison, flew in for a whirlwind week from the U.S., 

The Gili Islands

The Gili Islands

My adventure in the Gili Islands began at 6am with an Indonesian man peeking over my top bunk in Kuta. “Excuse me, miss. Miss, your van to Gili is here.” Somehow I had misunderstood the pickup time and rushed to pack all of my things, 

Day Trip to Lombok

Day Trip to Lombok

I woke up to the Call to Prayer blasting through the walls of my bungalow. I’m not sure exactly where the mosque was located—in the middle of the island, perhaps—but Gili Air is not a large island, and we heard the entire service loud and 

“Oops, I peaked too early” aka My Bali Experience

“Oops, I peaked too early” aka My Bali Experience

Bali is a lovely island. If you’re seeking a combination of relaxation, adventure, and culture, all wrapped up like bacon on fruit in an island paradise while maintaining the creature comforts of home, Bali has a lot to offer. But I’m a big weirdo and