What I Learned on my First Trip to Thailand

I had a lot of questions before my first trip to Thailand. Would it be challenging to get around? How much of the Thai language would I need to know? Would I get tired of the food? Is it cheap to travel to Thailand?  So here is a quick rundown of all the things I […]

Hiking in Chiang Mai: Facing My Spider Fears

I love mixing in outdoor activities when I travel.  National Parks and mountains surround Chiang Mai so hiking in Chiang Mai was top on my list of things to do during my visit. I knew that we didn’t have enough time to do any longer hikes. So I looked to see if there were any […]

Best Thai Massage in Bangkok & Coffee Bar

If you’re looking for a great coffee or an amazing Thai massage in Bangkok, look no further! Stand Alone Coffee Bar & Spa combines an amazing Thai massage spa with an incredible coffee house! If they were to add an Air BnB rental into the mix, I am not sure I’d ever leave!  They have […]

2 Days in Bangkok: Here’s What to See

With only 2 days in Bangkok, you can’t see it all and you shouldn’t even try. Bangkok is a very large city, okay, it’s a huge city!  It is also hot and humid and crowded. So you will undoubtedly feel a little overwhelmed at first.  And due to jet lag combined with the heat, you […]

What to See in Thailand For Your First Trip

Are you planning your first trip to Thailand?  It can be challenging to decide what to include on a single trip to Thailand. So I have created this 3-week itinerary to help you begin designing your dream trip. This itinerary covers some of the best places to see in Thailand and it can easily be […]

10 Best Things to do in Thailand

Palm trees and boat at Laem Tong Beach on Koh Phi Phi Island Thailand

To narrow down the best things to do in Thailand is a hard thing to accomplish.  There are so many things to enjoy about traveling in this amazing country. So here are my top 10 things that I loved most about traveling in Thailand. 1) Enjoy Thailand’s Hospitality Almost every hotel you stay at will […]

How to Spend a Rainy Day in Lisbon

People with umbrellas in the rain

Weather in Lisbon is usually sunny and warm.  However, the fact is that the weather can be unpredictable.  And chances are, if you travel enough, you will run into a rainy day or two. This happened to me on my recent trip to Lisbon so I thought I’d share a few ideas with you, just […]

Visiting Sukhothai Historical Park

Ancient Ruins at Sukhothai Historical Park

Visiting Sukhothai Historical Park was a highlight of my trip to Thailand. Thailand has multiple ancient ruin sites to choose from, and two of the more popular ones are Ayuthaya, near Bangkok, and Sukhothai Historical Park. Both are UNESCO world heritage sites. I knew from previous research that it would take a little more effort […]

Eco-Friendly Coffee near BTS in Bangkok

Iced Americano with metal straw

If you’re looking for an eco-friendly coffee option while in Bangkok, Better Moon x Refill Station has you covered.  They serve fantastic coffee and food and are doing their part to help the environment. Better Moon x Refill Station is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from the On Nut BTS station. I went there […]

Dinner at Lisbon’s Cantinho Lusitano

Baked Goat Cheese with Honey and Rosemary

Our first night in Lisbon, my friend Moe and I stumbled upon the little restaurant of Cantinho Lusitano.  They were booked full the night we stopped by, but the waiter who greeted said to email them about reservations for the following night.  So when we returned to our guesthouse, I sent him an email, which […]