It can be daunting to figure out how much to budget for your travel adventure. I know that when I was planning my trip to Thailand, I had a specific budget that I did not want to go over. When I arrived, there were all these adventures I wanted to go on. I knew I […]
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Adventure: Riding Elephants in Thailand
WOW! What an adventure! Riding elephants in Thailand was MAGICAL. The owner of our hostel (Diva Guesthouse– yup, we are two stunning divas!) was incredibly helpful. She organized a whole package: ride the elephants and bathe with the elephants! How fun! A very nice and handsome Thai driver picked us up from the hostel and took us […]
Adventure: Hiking in Malibu
You don’t always have to travel to far away lands in order to have an adventure. Sometimes, a small day trip outside of your city can refuel your energy and clear your mind of the drudgery of your daily rut. I missed having adventures in Thailand, so I decided to find adventures at home here […]
Top 10 Items: Travel Packing List for Thailand
Thailand is known for it’s wonderful sights and it’s cheap prices. Before you fill your bags with every item, know that you can buy a lot of items for super cheap. Here are 10 essential items for your Thailand packing list. These are items that you should definitely buy in the States and bring on your trip. […]
5 Best Thai Dishes
Do you love Thai food? I do! And not just because I’m half Thai! Not sure what to order? Here are the 5 best Thai dishes to try. One of the best things about traveling to Thailand was the food. Food, glorious food! So delicious, so cheap, and so flavorful! From street stands to fancy restaurants, […]
3 New Habits for a Brand New Year
It’s hard not to slip back into old habits when you get back home. I’ve been back home in LA for about a week, and everything is just… different. Eating out is expensive, I’m driving everywhere instead of walking, and there just seems to be much less stimulus to keep my attention and keep me […]
7 Beauty Tips for Traveling
Even though I am frugal by nature, a girl still wants to look good in all her photos! When you backpack, you will want to pack as little as possible since you will be trucking around all that weight on your back. Here are my tips on packing the perfect kit to keep you looking […]
3 Secrets on Packing for SEA
After spending a month traveling all over Thailand, I discovered great secrets for packing my suitcase. These tips apply if you are using a backpack instead of a suitcase. Secret #1: LESS IS MORE!!! I packed 2 of everything: 2 tanks, 2 tees, 2 long sleeved shirts, 2 pairs of shorts, 2 pairs of leggings/pants, […]
Finding Happiness in Thailand
What an amazing adventure this has been! As I sit on the plane flying back to Bangkok, I reflect on my trip and realize how much good has transpired. Life in LA was not making me happy at all. In fact, I didn’t even realize how miserable I was until I got to Chiang Mai. […]
Doi Suthep Temple: Blessed by a Monk
Gosh, I wish I had more time in Chiang Mai! There are still so many things that I want to see and do!! Regardless, I was incredibly excited to visit the Doi Suthep Temple. It is known to be one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples, especially here in Chiang Mai. This experience was: MAGICAL […]