Asia

A place so vast and diverse, it’s impossible to sum up in one paragraph, but hey, let’s try. From chaotic cities to serene landscapes, these posts feature my adventures (and misadventures) across the continent. Expect cultural gems, some questionable decisions, and the occasional “How did I end up here?” moment. 

By the Numbers: What I’ve Spent, Saved and Blown

UPDATED WEEKLY: When I originally started this series, it was meant to serve as a tracker of all money in and all money out while I embarked on my journey to pay down my debt while traveling the world. However, for various reasons the last six months have been anything but financially viable. Given this, I’ve decided to restructure…

Phave Phood Phinds: Phuket

The amount and variety of fresh & healthy food options in Phuket is boundless. As with my other food-related posts, I’ve created a Google Maps link with all of the restaurants, food stalls, and markets mentioned, and…

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.

Best Bangkok Bites

Okay, by now it’s pretty clear that I’m *not* your typical travel blogger. I also wasn’t blessed with a fine or discerning palate (unlike my son), and even before I went vegetarian, I was never the most adventurous eater. But…

Failed Plans, Skydiving, and the Art of Starting Over

It’s been a minute, hasn’t it?! A lot of things have happened since my last real-life update post after my trip to Cambodia back in June. And while, once again, things didn’t go quite according to plan…

The Journeys We Don’t Plan…

Last year, I arrived in Barcelona seeking an escape from responsibilities, past choices, and the chaos that has become the perpetual byproduct of life in the United States. Over a year later I find myself…

Three Weeks (of Pivots) in Cambodia

Cambodia wasn’t supposed to be an emotional rollercoaster. But then again, neither was my plan to leave the states in the first place. What started as a long-anticipated pilgrimage to Angkor Wat ended up testing my flexibility, patience, and pest tolerance…

Visa Runs, Bankruptcy, and Unlikely Plot Twists

On May 18th, I’ll have been in Thailand for 90 days, so if you know anything about international travel and the dangers of overstaying your legal welcome, you know it’s time for me to…

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