It was never part of my 'plan' to go to northern Thailand. But after hearing the hype about Pai, I cut my time in Vietnam short, to go explore the infamous place. If you're going to Pai, you first have to go round 700+ bends to get there. I recommend taking motion sickness tablets before …
Chiang Mai: my first solo adventure
My body was unable to sleep all night, flooding with anxiety of what was going to happen in the next few weeks. A 20 year old girl tackling Asia alone, I was excited but overwhelmed with the fear of the unknown. Looking back at the emotions I felt that night makes me now laugh. I …
Thailand top tips
After a month in Thailand I've learnt a lot of things. Some things I've learnt the hard way through bad experiences, but some knowledge I've learnt through the people I have met. MotorbikesIf you've read my Koh Tao blog, you'll know I had a crash on a motorbike. I ended up paying 10,000 baht, which …
Koh phi phi
The island that was made famous from the film "The Beach". Discovering the 1 mile Long Island, it was clear to me why the characters were so desperate to get to Maya Beach. I want to start this post off by warning people about transport to koh phi phi. Many people go from Koh Phangan …
Leaving my heart, soul (and dignity) in Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan is the infamous island for the full moon party, it has much more beauty than just partying. But due to our severe hangovers we never saw that part. Arriving to the island by boat, our hostel Lazy House shenanigans was just a five minute walk from the pier. (You wouldn't believe how much …
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Koh Samui: A paradise on earth
Koh Samui is known for its beautiful beaches, and it lived up to its reputation. The island is full of cultural experiences, stunning white sand and clear sea for those who just want to relax. Koh Samui was our second island of the trip, and due to wanting to go to Koh Phangan for the …
When death island lives up to it’s name
After being surrounded by the busy, hectic atmosphere of Bangkok for two days, we decided it was time for the islands. Time to relax, unwind, and sit by the sea, taking in the views. Little did we know it wouldn't go that way...at all. Whilst in Bangkok we booked our hostel for two nights at …
First stop: Bangkok
Bangkok lived up to its reputation. The crazy atmosphere of koh san road. The beautiful temples. The cheap massages and wild tuk tuk men. (But no one warned us about the smell).We stayed at the Warm white hostel, located literally two minutes away from the infamous koh san road. The hostel did all it needed …
A letter to a naïve young fresher.
A few weeks at home away from the madness of university life, has really made me reflect on just how much I've changed in the past two years and looking back, how incredibly fast these three years are passing by. Thinking back to how I used to be is slightly embarrassing. I can't actually ever …
Being cheated on f***s you up for future relationships.
Before you begin reading this post- do you think the stated title is correct? Does being cheated on make a person ruin every other relationship they may have with someone or make them too scared to be in another relationship, because of the affects of being cheated on? I know I can speak for a …
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