
Midlife Sidequests & Hong Kong Clarity
Where Bangkok and Seoul feel like sisters, as I took my first steps into the Pearl of the Orient, it became clear I was in another world altogether. Holy Shit. I’m in China.
The quintessential “Know Before You Go” travel guides. While not intended to be comprehensive planning guides, these posts offer insights on all the things I didn’t think about (or even know to think about) before planning my trips. The good, the bad and the countries that want you to throw your TP in the bin and not the toilet.
Where Bangkok and Seoul feel like sisters, as I took my first steps into the Pearl of the Orient, it became clear I was in another world altogether. Holy Shit. I’m in China.
Consider this a candid companion to your Bangkok adventure, highlighting the shit you probably haven’t thought of… but should know… as you navigate this vibrant and captivating city.
This isn’t a deep dive on temple history or a backpacker’s checklist of must-see waterfalls. Instead, think of this as a collection of practical notes, casual observations, and random-but-useful info I wish I had before arriving.
Consider this a candid companion to your Bangkok adventure, highlighting the shit you probably haven’t thought of… but should know… as you navigate this vibrant and captivating city.
Okay… first and foremost, I know I have this in the “City Guides” section in my little corner of the digital universe, and Barbados is a whole ass country… however…
The one thing I wasn’t expecting when I initially planned my trip to South Korea, was how much I would regain my focus and drive when it comes to my work…
Since my decision to travel overseas for at least a year was made on a whim, I sacrificed several things in preparing for the first leg in Barcelona… like doing any research or recognizance on the city AT ALL. I literally googled beach towns in Barcelona, cracked open my laptop to search Airbnb for the best deals and that was IT.