Thailand offers a lot of Western comforts, famous Thai hospitality and food, and glorious, glorious temples. Today, I’m sharing my favourite temples in Bangkok and everything you need to know about them before visiting!
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I was surprised for my birthday with my inaugural night back in Laos spent at My Dream Boutique Resort. The little jungle getaway lies away from the tourist side of town and right on the river, making it feel like a hidden oasis. The driver that picked us up from the airport asked if it was our first time in Luang Prabang and we both kind of laughed to one another. No, it definitely was not. Upon learning that Luke formerly worked at the free Children's hospital and that it was my birthday, the man insisted that our accommodation be upgraded. And that's what lead to me having a Mowgli-style birthday.
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If you’re contemplating a move to China {more specifically, Nanjing}, this one’s for you! I’ve put together a list of pros and cons {as balanced as I could honestly make it} for those looking to shake things up and venture to the mainland.
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I headed to Yuejiang Temple, a USD$1.75 cab ride from my flat. Sitting high on the top of a hill, I braved the many sets of stone stairs in the middle of a 38C day to see what Yuejiang had to offer. I was impressed. Here’s what you should know before you visit!
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Temple experiences in China have been the complete opposite to temple experiences in Laos and quite different from those I've visited in Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Now a veteran of Chinese temple visits, I've compiled this guide so that your expectations can be set appropriately for the Confucian Temple in Nanjing.
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Cafes often provide unique places to grab delicious food in a space I feel happy to curl up in. I have mentioned that, while not nearly as wonderful or as easy to find as the coffee culture that exists in Australia or New Zealand, there are cafes worth visiting in Nanjing.
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There is so much I've learned in my first 90 days in mainland China. Here are 50 facts about life here as observed by me and my foreign friends.
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Buckle up, guys. This is one to read over coffee...or tequila. And probably when you have a lot of time.
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Tad Sae is the lesser-visited waterfalls in Luang Prabang, but they are just as worthy of a visit as the fan-favorite, Kuang Si. Think elephant's bathing, a treehouse café, and plenty of tourist-free space to splash around. This post is your guide to one of Luang Prabang's most missed-out-on attractions.
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