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• Ubud In Two Days

  

  When I was planning my trip to Bali, Indonesia there were several tourists “hot spots” that come up in most guide books and online resources.Ubud, Bali is one o... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2014 TRAVEL

• Tanah Lot Temple

  

  This afternoon was spent going to the Tanalot Temple in Bali, Indonesia . It is a picturesque temple on a small island next to the beach. It is also a popular... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2014 TRAVEL

• Arriving To Bali, Indonesia

  

  Several weeks ago, I decided that I wanted to learn to surf and after researching the best spots to learn in Southeast Asia, I decided to book a flight to... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2014 TRAVEL

• How To Plan A Surfing Trip To Bali, Indonesia?

  

  I have been traveling/living outside of the United States for 213 days and have been extremely thankful for all the opportunities that I have been able to... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2014 TRAVEL

• Hiking Doi Suthep

  

  When I first arrived to Chiang Mai and walked off the plane, I looked across the tarmac and saw the base of Doi Suthep (Doi in Thai means mountain). It is a... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 TRAVEL

• Elephant Island: Waterfalls, Beaches, and Seafood, Oh My!

  

  Before reading this post be sure to check out the first post that I wrote, titled,  “Elephant Island, Thailand A Teacher’s Holiday Paradise. Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2014 TRAVEL

• Elephant Island, Thailand A Teacher’s Holiday Paradise

  

  Since I have been in Thailand and more specifically since I have been working as an English teacher in Thailand, I have noticed that Thailand has many random... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2014 TRAVEL

• Elephant Island, Thailand A Teachers Holiday Paradise

  

  Since I have been in Thailand and more specifically since I have been working as an English teacher in Thailand, I have noticed that Thailand has many random... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2014 TRAVEL

• Buatong Sticky Water Falls

  

  After living in Chiang Mai, Thailand for for 3.5 months, I have been able to explore the popular sites in and around the city. Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2014 TRAVEL

• Vientiane Thai Visa Run Tips and Tricks

  

  Here is another account of making the long trip to Vientiane, Laos for the illusive Thailand visa. Many expats have written on this experience and you will... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2014 TRAVEL

• Reflections, Observations, and Rants About Life Abroad

  

  If you were to tell me 1 year ago that I was going to quit my job and live in a foreign county, my response would have been, “yeah right…”. But here I am, livin... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2014 TRAVEL

• How to Find an Apartment in Chiang Mai

  

  At the time that I wrote this post, I have been living in Chiang Mai, Thailand for 2.5 months. When I first arrived, I was staying at a very nice guest house... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2014 TRAVEL

• Mae Ngat Dam Floating on Houseboats

  

  I have been in Chiang Mai for 2.5 months and have been able to explore some of the surrounding areas and popular activities including; going to the the town of... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2014 TRAVEL

• Chiang Mai Sunday Market Surprises at Every Vendor Booth

  

  Sundays are generally relaxing days. They usually consist of sleeping in, eating a grandiose breakfast, and general laziness. I like sundays for this reason as... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2014 TRAVEL

• Learning How to Cook Thai Style in Chiang Mai

  

  As a traveler in Thailand there are popular activities that you hear about from other travelers. These include but are not limited to diving on the island of Ko... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2014 TRAVEL

• Mae Sai Border Run Crossing with Confidence

  

  Well, I have officially been in Thailand for 90 days and in order to stay longer I have to leave the country to reactivate my double entry Thailand tourist visa... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2014 TRAVEL

• Exploring the Popular Temples of Chiang Mai

  

  Travel Buddies During my first few weeks while in Chiang Mai, I met other travelers that were interested in getting a group together to go explore the popular... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2014 TRAVEL

• Finding the Elusive Chiang Mai Rock Quarry

  

  This last weekend a fellow teacher invited me to go with him to find the elusive Chiang Mai rock quarry. He told me that he had heard of an old rock quarry... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2014 TRAVEL

• What is It Like to Dive in Paradise?

  

  Well! Fortunately, I got the opportunity to find out in Koh Tao, Thailand! While traveling in the south of Thailand and exploring the many islands, beaches,... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2014 TRAVEL