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…
We actually had a bit of trouble finding a place to stay in Krabi that was also within our budget. We were definitely a little pickier only because we were staying here the longest, so if we didn’t like it, we’d be stuck. Luckily Glur Hostel came up in one of our searches, and we…
I have a few hostels I’d prefer to stay at even if luxury hotels were banging down my door, and Happy Guesthouse in Siem Reap is definitely one of them. The customer service alone was enough to put it in that category, but the hostel itself is absolutely lovely. It’s very much laid back, but it also…
Udee Bangkok Hostel was the first of four places we stayed on our vacation to Thailand and Cambodia, and it was absolutely lovely. A short walk from Chatuchak Market, incredibly friendly hosts, excellent help with finding transportation, you really can’t ask for more. While I like hotels and the whole luxury experience, I definitely love…
Update 2020: I visited Ihwa way back in 2015. A LOT has changed since then (including these poor fish stairs below). I haven’t had a chance to revisit to update this very out of date post. I highly recommend taking this tour my friend, Hallie, which covers the village with much better nuance. It has…
Here’s what it’s like hiking Daedunsan, famous for its stunning red suspension bridge when you can’t see in front of you! Even if you take the cable car up like we did, there’s still quite a bit of a trek to the peak. One of the reasons I didn’t want to live in Seoul when…