With the rainy season upon us in the Gulf of Thailand (October/November) we were getting ready to move on to dry climates, but not without a stopover weekend in Koh Samui. Koh Samui is is the largest and most developed of the three islands in the Chumphon Archipelago, and a short ferry ride away from Koh Tao where we’d been…
“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag I haven’t been everywhere, and I probably never will, but I have a list and I’m working away at it and you should too. Travel broadens your horizons, builds empathy, and educates you, so travel every chance you get. Travel far away from your home and your comfort…
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Before we get carried away with green beer and beads (why are there always beads? Were they left over from Mardi Gra maybe?), I thought it might be fun to get back to the roots of Saint Patrick’s day, and by that I mean Ireland. I was there last June for three awesome and rainy weeks…
When we left for the Grand Adventure around the world, Rob and I decided we wanted to keep our luggage to a minimum. That meant just a backpack and a carry on suitcase for each of us. I’m not going to lie, the idea of fitting everything I would need for 7 months of traveling through a range of different climates…
I lived in San Francisco for 11 years, I went to college there and loved the city so much I stayed. The city holds a very special place in my heart. Since moving up to Tahoe this past year I’ve taken quite a few weekend trips down to the Bay Area. Sometimes because Rob has work stuff, and sometimes just…
After years of living in San Francisco, I love to go back to visit. It’s an easy weekend trip from most places in California either by driving a couple hours or a short flight. It’s a perfect weekend getaway whether you are going with friends or your person. Even though California might give you visions of sunny skies and warm beaches,…
“It feels good to be lost in the right direction” – unknown Last week I took my first solo road trip in almost three years. I spent a lot of time deliberating about whether or not I should take the road trip at all, the usually factors came into play. I didn’t have the money, I should be spending my…
There is a itsy bitsy little island off the coast of Koh Tao Thailand, it is call Koh Nang Yuan. It is a pretty and perfect little Y shape with sandy beaches and two jungle-y hills on two sides. The island is an easy day trip from Koh Tao, and certainly worth the boat ride if you are craving more…
I am allergic to peanuts, yep, I’m one of those people. So when we were going to be traveling to Thailand I was a little nervous about what I was going to be able to eat. In my experience here in the US, almost all Thai food has peanuts on it. I’ve had more than one experience where I’ve ordered…
You might not think that Koh Tao would have anything to appeal to the hipsters of the world. But you my friend, would be wrong. Fancy coffee and bougie beer have even infiltrated this little island in the Gulf of Thailand. Whether you are craving drip coffee, a craft beer, or authentic street food you’ll be able to find it…
