While we all learn how to navigate this new normal, many of the businesses have had to close in Seattle neighborhoods. They are having ar...

One of my YOLO and bucket list countries was a trip to Tanzania and a safari in the Serengeti. I booked a 6-day safari to tour and visit ...

Since getting certified as an instructor in Vietnam, and being back in the states, I’ve made a commitment to myself to go on at least one...

Ireland has been at the top of my list of places to go for years but just didn’t have a chance to get over there. I’ve heard so many grea...

Amsterdam is a place I've wanted to visit for a while. I had visions of capturing the canals and windmills on my 35mm camera and printing...

GETTING THERE Bimini is a small island that is part of the Bahamas. It’s the closest Caribbean Island to Miami, Florida; just Southeast o...

Morocco was on my list of places to go to before I headed back to the States.  Unfortunately, I didn’t get the chance, so I was super exc...

Thailand is home to many elephant camps. The first time I came to Chiang Mai I went to the Thai Elephant Conservation Center with my work...

Seeing the hill tribes is something I wanted to do while visiting Thailand.  Me and a friend visited Baan Tong Luang Eco-Agricultural Hil...

The lantern festival known to the locals as Yee Peng / Loy Krathong is a magical time of year in Thailand. It happens in November on the ...

I had the opportunity to dive both the Gulf of Thailand in Koh Tao and also the Andaman Sea side when I was in Phuket and Koh Lanta. Both...

Taking Yui's A Lot of Thai Cooking Class is a must when visiting Chiang Mai! I can't say enough great things about Yui and her class. She...

Spelled many ways ‘Khao Soi’, ‘Kao Soy’, ‘Khow Soi’ was originated in Chiang Mai. This amazing noodle soup combines two different noodles...

Welcome to Thailand! Hope you enjoyed being dry because for the next four days you’re going to be doused with water via super soakers, bu...

I spent a month in Phuket in Rawai, which is at the very south end. I wanted to be away from the crowds of Patong, but near a beach. I fo...

Chiang Khan is a gorgeous little town on the Mekong River in Northeast Thailand. Little known by foreigners but super popular with the lo...

Ah, Phi Phi. You grabbed my heart and I didn't want to leave. Koh Phi Phi is known for being a party town, which is true if you stay at t...

I love Penang!  I originally went for the art and street food, but found so many more things to do there than just stuff myself silly and...

I live for street food! Penang is coming in at my #1 place of best street food in Southeast Asia. What I also learned about the street fo
Cross Streets: Jalan Burma & Lorong Bangkok Hours: 10am – 5pm; Closed Monday Price: 7 MYR ($1.60) POH PIAH Served either fresh or fried is Penang’s version of the egg roll. Thin crepes are stuffed with tofu, shredded potato, lettuce, and 3 types of sauces.  This explosion in your mouth is not to be missed! Location: New Lane Hawker Center C

I’ve been in Southeast Asia for two years, and my favorite food is Malaysian. Especially the street food. I’ve been holding out taking a ...