Summer in Helsinki: First Impressions from the Capital City
Though the goal of my time in Finland was to eat my way around the archipelago region and explore the outdoors, I knew I…
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VIDEO: The Saturday Night Market in Chiang Mai
One of my recent goals during my time in Chiang Mai has been to do more sightseeing and explore different parts of the city, namely…
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7 Reasons to Visit Hoi An and Stay a While
It’s no secret that I loved my time in Vietnam, and out of my entire month spent in the country, Hoi An was one…
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Wat Sri Suphan: The Silver Temple in Chiang Mai
One of my recent goals since moving to Chiang Mai over a month ago has been to visit more of the attractions around town….
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Banteay Srei: The Pink Sandstone Temple of Angkor
“Are we the first ones here?” I excitedly asked the guards checking tickets at the temple entrance. “No,” he looked at me seriously, “you…
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The Man Who Had Never Heard of Angkor Wat
“Angkor Wat…” the Russian traveller waited for a response from the young Aussie seated across from him, “but how is this possible you do…
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Eating Thai Roti at the Night Market
The Chiang Mai Gate Night Market is essentially my dining room. Since my little apartment only has a microwave (which I’ve never used) and…
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The Quest for Mrs. Pa’s Fruit Shakes
I come to a stop at the intersection by Chiang Mai Gate and wait for the pedestrian light to turn green. A tall farang…
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Tra Que Herb Village
Tra Que is a small farming community located about 2 kilometers northeast of Hoi An. It’s an easy bicycle ride and a quite scenic…
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Chased Down a Mountain by Local Hmong ladies
I came to Sapa to go trekking; I prepared for that trek by eating mocha cake. That should give you a glimpse into my…
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