We spent 25 days in Malaysian Borneo and loved it so much! If you're a nature lover, I couldn't recommend Borneo more. In Malaysian Borneo, you can see wild orangutans, gibbons, proboscis monkeys in their natural environment, immerse yourself...
I've been low-key obsessed with rainforests since we 'studied' them in second grade. They are stuffed with life, with plants growing on top of plants on top of plants, millions of insects and birds, and the coolest tree dwelling...
Holy Crap, Gunung Mulu National Park was fantastic. The Gunung Mulu rainforest came straight out of my second grade 'Rainforest Unit' dreams! I couldn't recommend a visit to Gunung Mulu more: it was my favorite jungle experience in Borneo,...
I loved Hoi An. We stayed there a week on our three month trip though Southeast Asia, and it was one of the most memorable destinations. (All the shit we bought there probably helps with that!)
Lovers of history, local...
Bamboo Nest de Chiang Rai perfectly blends my love of coziness with off the beaten track adventure. Bamboo cottages are scattered on a hillside in the mountains of Chiang Rai in Northern Thailand, overlooking terraced rice patties and a...
The Gibbon experience in Laos is an ecotourism project designed to protect endangered animals, fight against deforestation, and empower local people to lead conservation efforts of their forests. Along with volunteering at the Elephant Nature Park in Thailand, this...
Volunteering with elephants in Thailand has been on my bucket list for a while. I love the double whammy of supporting organizations that protect endangered and abused animals, as well as getting to experience living and working amongst such...
While Hoi An is famous for its tailors, there are a lot of talented leatherworkers there as well. In addition to getting clothes made in Hoi An, my boyfriend and I got five pairs of shoes made. Well, I...
A little planning before going tailor shopping will enable you to make your visit to the Tailor Capital of the World really count! Getting clothes made in Hoi An, Vietnam was one of my favorite experiences on my three...
I call myself a budget traveler, but I was feeling self conscious about writing this article disclosing how much money I spent traveling through Southeast Asia for 3 months with my boyfriend (check out the route we took here!)....
