Doing some kind of workshop or retreat in Thailand is pretty par for the course in terms of activities to do while traveling South East Asia. In recent years yoga retreats and meditation workshops have become a popular pilgrimage for western travelers interested in eastern spirituality. The courses are generally less expensive in Asia than they are in the States,…
Up in the mountains of Northern Thailand is the little hippy town of Pai. It is a popular destination for tourists and backpackers looking for a slower paced destination. Being in the mountains the main attractions in the area are outdoorsy and nature-y type things like hiking, waterfalls, and hot springs. Stay Pai in Town: This hotel is nothing fancy…
Chiang Mai Thailand is a really rad place with tons of things to do and things to see. Unfortunately by the time we got there I was experiencing a little travel burn out. And due to poor planning and sheer laziness I didn’t end up getting to do a bunch of things that I had wanted to do in Chiang…
Chiang Mai, Thailand is a popular destination for tourist and expats alike. The combination of tradition and history with modern amenities is a huge draw. The Nimman area, just northwest of the old city is popular among expats and locals for it’s hipster eateries, and specialty beer bars. Nimman is centered around the Nimmanhaemin Road, the area’s main street. Once…
In early November I spent a weekend in Koh Samui with some friends. It was the beginning of the rainy season so it wasn’t exactly beach weather, but we wanted to do something fun and outdoorsy. A hike to a waterfall sounded perfect, get a little exercise and see some of Koh Samui’s natural beauty. I did a quick google search…
In Koh Samui we tried a unique dining experience called The Thai Experience. Our friends had heard about it somewhere and suggested we try it out, and lucky for us we were able to get last minute reservations (although I’m sure during peak season you probably need to plan further than a day in advance). The Thai Experience is a…
“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Andre Gide I love this quote about leaving your comfort zone to have an adventure. Most times this quote is taken figuratively as plenty of adventures don’t have anything to do with the ocean, but today I’ve got a story about actually losing…
Coachella has become almost as much about the fashion as it is about the music. Just search “Coachella” on Pinterest and the 99% of the photos you’ll see are girls doing their best fashion poses. And while I’ve always been more about the music, I do love me some good festival fashion. There are three distinct styles you see at…
The Coachella music festival is just a month away and I always have a few things I do to get ready for the first big event of the summer. We all have things we do to get ready for a big event, little rituals to make us look and feel our best. These are the steps I take to shed…
For our getaway weekend with friends in Koh Samui we got fancy and stayed at the Le Meridien. We tried to keep accommodation more on the budget side during our travels in Asia, but it was a “treat yo self” kind of weekend and that was just fine with me. After three months on Koh Tao in our tiny concrete…
