While I was still recovering from my trek to Everest Base Camp by drinking too much coffee and eating too much Israeli and Indian food in Kathmandu, I knew I had to start thinking about where I was going to be for Christmas and New Years. The holidays, no matter where in the world you are, can be expensive and sold out if you don’t make prior arrangements. While Asia Continue reading
Having gotten a small bout of food poisoning the first time I was in Bangkok, I was looking forward to being able to do a bit of exploration of this fun and crazy city. And lucky for me my friend Babs, who I’d traveled with briefly in China as well as in Nepal, was going to be in Bangkok at the same as me! Travel buddies reunite! Neither of us had been Continue reading
Once again, in an effort to actually DO something while living the beach bum life on the island of Koh Lanta in Thailand, I decided to take a tour of some of the surrounding islands for a day. The ‘4 Islands Tour’ whisks you off to several islands within an hour boat ride for a bit of snorkeling and a delicious lunch on the beach. For 800 baht, or about Continue reading
When I unexpectedly had to alter my travel plans at the end of December, I was afforded the chance to continue on with my original itinerary in Asia or to switch things up a bit and create something new. I chose something new. As much as I was enjoying my time in Asia, I was a bit burned out. And I was itching for a change. It got me thinking Continue reading
Travel insurance is one of those topics that is under constant debate in the travel world. Do I really need to buy expensive insurance? Will I really end up using it? Or will it just be a waste of money? Is it better to be safe than sorry? I’m more in the mindset of the latter category. I’d rather have a fall back just in case something happens. Plus my Continue reading
After far too long being a beach bum on the beautiful island of Koh Lanta, I decided to do a bit of exploration. Wouldn’t be proper to spend two weeks on the island and only see 1/4 mile of it. The main way to get around the island is by moped. Everyone does it and the vehicles are widely available for hire, usually for around 200-300 bhat per day (about Continue reading
Earlier this week we had the joyous occasion of digging ourselves out of 36 inches of snow here in Massachusetts (gotta love winter in New England). That is just so many levels of not ok…I’m still sore from shoveling So naturally, while spending 3 hours shoveling in bitter cold and wind, it makes me think of warmer days. More specifically, Koh Lanta in Thailand. I talked a bit about Koh Lanta Continue reading