The Best Day Trips from Phuket

Right when we got to Phuket, we found a tour booth by our Airbnb and booked three tours: James Bond Island, Phi Phi Islands, and the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary. Since there were seven of us booking three tours each, we were able to negotiate down a ton. We each paid $188 total for the trips, […]

Phuket, Thailand

I loved Phuket for SO many reasons. It has a big city and a small island feel simultaneous, the day trips are endless, and there is something for everyone! If you are looking for a balance of nightlife with great proximity to iconic spots and hidden gems, you will love Phuket. Lodging: We stayed in […]

24 hours in Bangkok

If I had to describe Bangkok, in a nutshell, it would be a chaotic, concrete jungle that is full of culture. I had no idea what to expect going there. Opinions on the city of Bangkok are very divided. Some say it’s their favorite city, and others say it’s a smelly hectic mess. Every place has it’s […]

The Complete Guide to Koh Samui

If you’ve ever been to the Hawaiian Islands, Koh Samui reminded me of Kauai. It’s green and lush everywhere you look! It’s more low-key, less crowded, yet still has enough to see and do to make for the perfect few days. Lodging: We stayed in the Chaweng Modern Villas, and I booked through Airbnb. They […]

Planning for 2 Weeks in Thailand

Asia has been calling my name for longer than I can remember. I wanted to experience that feeling of being so far away from home and out of my comfort zone. Thailand especially intrigued me because of the exotic culture, year-round warm weather, hundreds of islands, and strong dollar conversion rate! The Flights We booked […]