I’ve always been a fairly light packer, so as my SouthEast Asia trip started coming together, I knew I wanted to get by with carryon luggage only, but I had no idea what to wear in Thailand. My first flight involved a 20 hour, overnight layover and a hotel stay in Hong Kong – what …
International Travel
Bangkok Tuk Tuk Tour
During my two-week tour of Southeast Asia, I only had two nights to spend in Bangkok. I wasn’t crazy about visiting a city with more than 8 million people, so I only stopped here to get a tattoo at Wat Bang Phra, outside the city. Since I definitely did not have time to learn my …
Kayaking Phuket: Phang Nga Bay Boat Tour
After nearly two weeks of exploring Southeast Asia on a solo trip, I finally turned to a beach destination for a bit of relaxation. I settled on Phuket, despite the reputation as a hard-partying super touristy island. I didn’t have high expectations, other than a few low-key days at the pool. As much as I would …


