Trekking Through Sapa

Hey all! Oh wow, it's almost October and I'm just now writing about Sapa. I'm so far behind on these posts. Anyway. Lately I've been finding myself thinking about my past travels a lot - maybe because all the countries I've been to have been so different from my own, and now I'm in New …

New Zealand South Island Adventures

These past two weeks, I slept in a van and lived out my wildest fantasies. Not just any van - the mystery van. (No, we didn't solve any mysteries). Two amazing, wonderful weeks spent exploring the beautiful mountains of New Zealand. We started in Christchurch, and did a big loop of the South Island. This …

Ode to chaotic Hanoi

As cheesy as it sounds, I left a little piece of my heart in Hanoi. It was an unlikely romance - through the stressful chaos in the streets and the fact that we were stuck there for a few days with not much to do due to my sudden but very real lack of a …

24 Hours in Chiang Dao

Less often trekked by tourists than its close-by cities Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, Chiang Dao is a small town in the very north of Thailand. In it you'll find local restaurants and shops, but, also, beautiful views, hikes, and temples. If you have a couple of days to spare, Chiang Dao is a gorgeous, …

Guide to Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is the third largest city in Thailand, and a lovely representation of the northern Thai culture. Chiang Mai was one of my very favourite parts of the country; it has the fun of a big city, without the intimidating air that Bangkok has. We stayed in the Old Quarter, and didn’t really venture …