Last year I, with four expat teachers, spent winter vacation ditching the cold and visiting Thailand (and Cambodia). As I’m preparing to do the same with Vietnam this February, I’m doing a lot of googling, forum-reading, and comparing for the little details that often escape our attention. While I definitely am going to have travel guides…
Chiang Mai was another place we had a little difficulty booking right away as the prices were a little higher than Siem Reap and Bangkok and room options weren’t as favorable (at least from what was available). While Stay With Me Guesthouse didn’t blow me away, it was definitely a good place to stay. It’s…
Naejangsan National Park is hands down one of the most beautiful places in Korea. And I promise, you only need to hike a little. Since Naejangsan is probably my umpteenth time talking about autumn in Korea, I’m sure you’ve guessed it’s my favorite season. I’m a pretty visual person, so I find the sudden burst of…
There’s something interesting and fun about airport style. Whether you’re thinking of the jet set age when flying was considered a fancy-pants affair, and everyone dressed their Sunday best (also when “Sunday best” meant something), or you’re thinking of the latest image of your favorite celebrity disembarking from their recent vacation, airport style holds its…
Christmas is rounding the corner! And Hanukkah is already here! Obviously I’m a little late to the traveler gift guide party, but between random Pinterest binges to blog reading whenever I’m on the bus, I’ve come across some really fun traveler themed gifts. A lot of these have been or on my on wishlist, so I…
Visiting this famous temple complex can be really overwhelming if you’re not sure what to expect before going! Use this little Angkor Wat guide to get a quick rundown on its history and layout. One of my favorite travel memories is visiting Angkor Wat (or should I say Angkor, as Angkor Wat is only one…