Becoming An Expat In Saigon
I never thought I’d be one of those people who said “I moved across the world for a guy,” but … Continue reading Becoming An Expat In Saigon
Category: Asia
Getting Ready to Rickshaw Run
When I first started traveling I remember reading about a phenomenon known as “The Mongol Rally” – which basically consists … Continue reading Getting Ready to Rickshaw Run
Beef Noodle Soup & A Day In Taipei
BEEF NOODLE SOUP. Three illustrious words that inspire hunger and drooling amongst the Chu clan – and a dish that … Continue reading Beef Noodle Soup & A Day In Taipei
Eating Our Way Through Taipei & Jiufen with The Best Tour Guide Ever
In the past three years of traveling I’ve had at least two tour guides for whom I’ve abused the superlative … Continue reading Eating Our Way Through Taipei & Jiufen with The Best Tour Guide Ever
Buddhist monks and #firstworldproblems in Laos
And on the fourth day, Luang Prabang created an exhaustion of possible inexpensive activities. Plus every once in a while … Continue reading Buddhist monks and #firstworldproblems in Laos
A Shitty Day of Elephant Riding in Luang Prabang
By our third day in Luang Prabang we had started to get our shit together and organized full day of … Continue reading A Shitty Day of Elephant Riding in Luang Prabang
Kuang Si Waterfall and Adjusting to Asia
There are certain times in your life when you have an epiphany. For Alexandra Wallace it’s every time she’s at the … Continue reading Kuang Si Waterfall and Adjusting to Asia
Luang Prabang and the Spiciest Thing I’ve Ever Eaten
Hazy rays of sunlight peered at us through the thatched walls of the bungalow as the humidity crept through the air snatching us away from the comforts … Continue reading Luang Prabang and the Spiciest Thing I’ve Ever Eaten
Nong Khiaw: A Quiet Corner in Laos
Following a village homestay, our group of Strays was pretty excited at the prospect of a non-river shower and maybe a … Continue reading Nong Khiaw: A Quiet Corner in Laos
Laos Homestay and Visiting an Akha Village (and an Introduction to Southeast Asian Toilets)
You’re in Thailand at a border town spending the night before crossing into Laos. You get to the bar, you … Continue reading Laos Homestay and Visiting an Akha Village (and an Introduction to Southeast Asian Toilets)
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