One Year in Asia in Review: 2013 Instagram Recap
I've been traveling for almost four years now, and 2013 may have been my most significant year to date.This year brought me to Asia for the first time in my...
Thailand
Why You Shouldn’t Ride Elephants in Thailand
“Look at me!” she shouted. “Take a picture! Look!” Her voice screeched with annoying enthusiasm as she flailed her arms in the air. She was a toothy English gir...
The Tiger Cave Temple is 1,237 Steps to the Top, and Totally Worth It
One look at this building and I knew I was going to like it here.Once upon a time, in 1975, a meditating monk discovered, what he said, were tigers roam...
Wat Palad: The Secret Jungle Temple in Chiang Mai I Shouldn’t Even Tell You About
I shouldn't even be telling you about this place. It's that special.Wat Palad (or Wat Pha Lat) is a temple in Chiang Mai that is tucked away in the heart of...
Drinking Mushroom Shakes in Thailand
I slapped my palm against my forehead. “But we already ordered you one! Come on, man. You have to!”I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to. In some parts of...
Why Bangkok Isn’t Good for Anything Other Than Drinking and Having Sex
What’s the point, anyway? If you want to go on holiday and drink, I won’t tell you off. But if you want to travel, why even bother going to a touristic city wit...