Destinations, Stories, USA

A Walk On Wall Street

Isn’t it funny, how dreams can change. It was by complete accident that I ended up in New York City. In fact, I had never planned on entering the United States at all. But some horrendous travel planning and a few last minute changes was all it took to shake things up and land me …

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Destinations, Thailand

Photos of Soi 38: An introduction to Bangkok Street Food

Update 2016: Much of Soi 38 has shut down to make way for a new real estate development. However, about a third of the vendors are still there in a small food court and on part of the street. It’s not as good as it once was, but still a decent place for a cheap …

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Destinations, Thailand

I’ve Fallen In Love With Bangkok

I still remember back in early 2013, I visited this city for the first time. I had never been to Thailand before then, yet had heard countless stories from other travellers who had fallen in love with the country. But they always spoke of Phuket, or the islands, or the small northern towns that seemed …

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Cambodia, Destinations

More Than Just A Circus: The Story Behind Phare In Siem Reap, Cambodia

I’ve been developing a deeper appreciation for the arts these days. Music, literature, theatre and art are things I’ve often scoffed at in the past, yet my struggles with writing have humbled me in that arena. As I’ve discovered, creating something beautiful from nothing is a talent to be admired. So, while travelling through Siem …

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Cambodia, Destinations

(Almost) Scammed In Phnom Penh, Cambodia

First morning in Phnom Penh. I wake late, as usual. My stomach curdles, yet for some reason I’m hesitant to venture out to eat. New places seem to have that effect on me, and I haven’t quite figured out why. After hours of flicking through TV channels, reading the news and Googling things to do …

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Cambodia, Destinations, Stories

When Broken Glass Floats: A Chilling Look Into Cambodia’s Tragic Past

I put my Kindle down and close my eyes, grimacing. It is not the first time this story has overwhelmed me. I sit there rubbing my eyes, taking a moment to collect my thoughts. I’m only a quarter way through it, yet this book is consuming me. Time for a break, I decide. I look around. …

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Destinations, New Zealand, Popular

Kiwi Food Frenzy: 33 Things To Eat On Your Trip To New Zealand

Back in 2011, I took my first solo trip overseas; a full time Spanish course in the south of Spain. Each day, the lessons would have a different underlying theme, and the class would use that theme to try and explain (in Spanish) various aspects of our life back home. It started with the weather, and …

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China, Destinations, Making Money

A review of Teach and Travel China (TTC) by i-to-i

I normally don’t publish guest posts but today I’ve made an exception. JY is a good friend of mine who recently completed TTC (Teach and Travel China) with i-to-i. I actually remember wanting to do this programme back in 2011, but couldn’t find a review of it anywhere! So, I’ve decided to publish this recap of …

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