One Day in Thailand, This Happened... "When do you think those blankets were last washed?" I ask Tom, as I survey our sleeping arrangements. He gives me an exasperated look as he swings his day pack off his back. "What?" I ask in mock innocence. "I'm just curious." … [Read more...]
Asia Travel Itineraries & Tips
A Christmas Party in Ko Phi Phi, Thailand
One Day in Thailand on Christmas Eve, This Happened... The lights casting the Ko Phi Phi beach aglow suddenly are put out and the MC of this dinner party come across the speakers. “Look to the ocean, everyone!” Tom and I scan the ocean beyond the palm trees wrapped up to … [Read more...]
Preventing Sand Flea Bites While Traveling in Thailand
Attacked by Sand Fleas in Ko Phi Phi Living by the beach in California means I’m not a stranger to sand flea bites, however I wasn’t prepared for the onslaught of bites I’d get in Ko Phi Phi, Thailand. The first night Tom and I were there we had dinner on the beach and the … [Read more...]
Tricky Food in Cambodia
One Day in Cambodia, this Happened... I start to gag. Swallow, just swallow, I tell myself. I gulp down the bite and put my fork down and stare at the rest of my “shrimp salad”, i.e. lukewarm, soggy shrimp covered in warm mayonnaise. I take a big gulp of my water and put my … [Read more...]
Hiking up to Ko Phi Phi Lookout Point
Stunning Views from the Ko Phi Phi Lookout Point It took about a billion steps, two emergency bottles of water bought at the rest stop, and constant gasps for breath, but Tom and I made it to the top portion of the famous Ko Phi Phi lookout point. It was worth the near … [Read more...]