The last time I remember getting any type of clothes made was when I was 12. My mom made my sister and I matching red pea-coats for Christmas with a matching red barrette. I felt like a classy little 12 year old ready to take Paris by storm, but of course this was in Los…
Signing-up for credit card offers that award you free airline miles or hotel points is one of the easiest ways to travel for pennies on the dollar. I know there is no way that I would be on a three-month trip through Southeast Asia if I wasn’t able to book flights and hotel with the…
If you consider yourself to be financially responsible and have been looking for ways to offset travel expenses such as cheap plane tickets, transportation or free hotel stays, then credit card sign-up bonuses is an option you may want to consider. When I traveled in August and September, I flew Business Class on Turkish Airlines…
One of the main attractions of Cambodia is the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap and for good reason. There are just acres and acres of forest land with ancient Buddhist and Hindu temples dating back to the 9th century constructed out of blocks of stones that weigh tons and each temple is unique in…
If someone were to ask me, what city I thought is the most hip of them all in Southeast Asia, I’d easily say the dusty city of Siem Reap, Cambodia. While it does have a pub street, you will not find much of a party scene in Siem Reap like you would in Bangkok or…
Before arriving to Thailand, I promised myself: no tourist traps. By the second day of gracing my presence in Southeast Asia, I already broke my promise and quite frankly, it’s quite hard to avoid. No matter how much research you put into places “off the beaten path” you’re eventually going to end up at one…
It’s not hard to find great quality, cheap hotels in Asia. There are 5-star hotels for $80, budget hostel dorms for $5 a night and everything else in between–you can’t really go wrong. With budget in mind you can take savings even farther by using the Hotel Quickly app which let’s you book last-minute stays…
If you’ve ever been to Bangkok or know anything about its climate, it’s hard to think of it as a breath of fresh air considering the endless amount of pollution its traffic produces and the hot, inescapable sticky air. But with that said, it is a refreshing experience to explore and adventure through the parks…
While backpacking through Southeast Asia, I plan to mix up the accommodations and spend my nights between luxury brand named hotels, bungalows, hostels, family owned bed and breakfasts and maybe couch surf here and there. I know, I know it’s not very backpacker like, but one of the cheapest ways we travel is by taking…
One thing I love about SE Asia is that anywhere I turn, I can get a coconut______(fill in the blank). While perusing the massive Sunday market at Chatuchak in Bangkok I had a coconut and sticky rice ice cream served up in a coconut shell. It was the best combination of flavor and texture my…