Koh Phangan

A two hour ferry ride and we have arrived in Koh Phangan where the full moon party takes place, and each of us had planned our trips specifically so that we would be on this island for this event. It is supposed to be the largest and craziest party in Thailand, and one of the best in the world so of course we couldn't miss it! As soon as we got to the ferry building in Koh Tao the massive amount of party-hungry tourists began to pile up to board and get to Koh Phangan, and the numbers kept getting larger and larger. Keep in mind this is a very very small island and upwards of 30,000 people flock to the Haad Rin beach to party until the sun rise. This mission, however, would prove to be easier said than done.

Once we arrived to the island we all piled into a tiny makeshift "taxi," which was really this truck with a covered flat bed and a wooden bench for seats. There were so many people crammed into this taxi that three of us actually had to stand on the back footstep. Anything goes in Thailand! As everyone got off at their respective hostel we finally got to ours, the Party Nomad Hostel, and we were ready to join in on the festivities. We had one night to hang out and get to know people before the actual full moon party, and a few friends that we met in Koh Tao actually joined us at the same hostel in Koh Phangan. Daycia from Ohio, and Jonathan from Germany met up with us and we all got our party pants on.

The night before the full moon party is the jungle experience and we decided that we mind as well go to that too since we were already on the island. Naturally we got dinner from 7/11, which were these little grilled cheeses called toasties. I could live off these things, because they're like 30 cents and so delicious. After a snack we all prepared ourselves to go to the jungle. Just like the taxi when we arrived we all crammed in together and put our trust in the driver to take us safely into some jungle, and it was a successful mission.Everyone in the jungle was covered in glow paint and dancing in between trees. It was really cool, but all my friends and I didn't want to get too crazy since the full moon party was the next day so we remained pretty tame and just did a lot of people watching. At about 2am we decided it was probably a good idea to go home and get some rest, so we hopped on a taxi and made our way back to the hostel.

A perfect breakfast after a night out consisted of some eggs, toast, sausage, coffee, and juice. Yum. I wanted to keep things pretty low key today since we had a big night ahead of us. The owner of the hostel said he would take us all on a free tour of the island and in my head I was thinking "how 'free' is this tour going to be," so I checked multiple times that it was free, and indeed it was. There was actually so many of us who wanted to go that he even hired another taxi to fit us all. It was a great way to be able to see the island and at the end of the tour we watched the sunset from this bar on the top of a hill that had a 360 view. Truly breathtaking. The beautiful sunset and island tour had tired us out, but we were ready for the full moon party!

As soon as we got back to the hostel everyone started getting all dressed up in their neon colors and painted each other. Just as we were getting ready to go, rainy season strikes upon us and it starts pouring down rain. We ran through the rain to 7/11 to get more beer and we ended up hanging out there and playing music in the store, because the rain was coming down too hard to get back to the hostel. It was actually pretty fun, we were just chilling with the cashiers and having our beers in the store. Eventually the rained died down and we made our way back to the hostel and hopped in a taxi to go to the beach and party.

When we arrived to the beach there were numerous stands selling bucket of liquor and food. The beach was lined with so many different stages where you could find any sort of music that you were into. We tried our best to stay up all night but around 5am we decided it was time to call it a night. We were all so exhausted that watching the sunrise wouldn't even have been some "amazing" experience, so we went to bed. I'm so happy I went to the full moon and experienced it, but I have literally no desire to ever do it again. It was a bunch of drunken travelers partying on a beach and it sounds really fun, but that wasn't why I was doing this big trip. You can party anywhere in the world, and I had definitely gotten a lot of it out of my system at the full moon. I was ready to explore more of Thailand and not be on an island, so that's why we all decided to go to Khao Sok National Forest and escape the party scene. Koh Phangan is a beautiful island, and the full moon party was a crazy experience but I'm in search of something more meaningful from my Southeast Asia adventure. Partying is fun and its going to happen, but everything in moderation. So here we go, on to Khao Sok to explore the jungle!

Koh Tao

It's been a pretty crazy first week in Thailand, but I've already learned a few tricks of the trade and made some amazing friends. On the bus down to Koh Tao Stephanie and I met Dan who is from Switzerland, and he ended up staying with us at the same hostel in Koh Tao. We all stayed at the Taco Shack, which was right by the pier and super easy for us to get off the ferry and go straight to check in after a long night traveling from Bangkok. I was beyond excited to finally be on the Thai islands, and really embrace that beach life mentality. That's what I really wanted from the Southern Thailand portion of my trip. The beach. And ohhh man did I embrace it!

Once we all were situated we decided that we should probably get some food and a beer (it was 10am, but it's always happy hour in Thailand) because we were all so happy to finally be out of the craziness of Bangkok and to have some time to soak up some rays and enjoy the beach. Our first day in Koh Tao consisted of us doing some exploring and seeing what was around our neighborhood, and what we soon came to realize is that Koh Tao is more expensive than Bangkok which I thought was interesting since Bangkok is the largest and most developed city in Thailand. Maybe it was because of shipping costs to the island or tourist demands? Another thing that was a little peculiar was that there's so many scuba diving shops everywhere on the island and we thought how do they all stay in business? Probably the most bizarre thing was that shop owners did not bargain AT ALL, which I thought was crazy since Thailand is known for being a place to bargain. After talking to some people and doing some research we found out that Koh Tao is actually a crazy little island and actually sometimes called "death island" because of the mysterious deaths of numerous backpackers over the past few years. We came to the conclusion (although not sure this is true or false) that the reason as to why prices are higher, the numerous dive shops that have the same prices, and lack of bargaining is due to the Thai mafia controlling the system. Pretty wild, right? I had no idea that such a tiny little island could have so much corruption and things going on behind the scenes, but despite the politics of the island it's also known for being a scuba diving Mecca!

When in Koh Tao it is essential to do some scuba diving, because it's so cheap in comparison to other places in the world and the ocean is just plain gorgeous. Stephanie, Dan, and I all decided to do some diving, however, Steph and I were not certified so we just signed up to do a discover dive the next day. The last time I had scuba dived was also a discover dive but it was in Punta Cana when I was like 18 so I was super excited to be able to experience it again. For the rest of the day we proceeded to chill by the beach and do some chilling, and while we were there we ran into some German girls, Maria and Gwendolyn. We did some chatting with them for a few and decided that it would be fun to all go out that evening to check out the nightlife in Koh Tao. We of course thought it was a good idea but in order to be able to rally a nap was definitely necessary, so we went back to the hostel to take a nap. Once we got back we met another traveler, Esben, who is from Denmark. He had been traveling already for some time so he was giving us a bunch of tips on Vietnam and Cambodia, and he also decided that he wanted to come out with us in the evening. Yay friends! We had a night crew, so now it was time to rest up. We all met by the ferry building and proceeded to check out some cool bars along the beach, and the bar we decided to stay at put on some awesome fire show! Our spot at the bar was totally awesome. We were literally on the waterfront surrounded by these tiki-esque fire torches and enjoying some drinks with great company. Since most of us were doing diving the next day we didn't want to stay out too late, so we took in the amazing view for a while and then went back to hit the hay.

It was an early morning for Steph, Dan, and I, but that didn't matter because we were going to go scuba diving! Steph and I went to a different company since we weren't certified so while Dan was out doing his dive we met the people we were diving with and got our equipment ready for the dive. The dive consisted of one learning dive and then an actual dive to about 10 meters. Once we finally got out to the dive site it was time to plunge into the Gulf of Thailand, and oh man was I ready to finally check out the undersea world. In the first dive we just learned the basics like how to use the regulator, the buoyancy controller, etc., but the second dive was awesome. The fish would just swim right up to your face and all around you without any fear. You could literally see all the colors of the rainbow, it was so beautiful that I decided I wanted to get certified. The discover dive really did help me decide that I wanted to get certified since a certification was for life and it was pretty cheap. The certification, however, did require us to get up at 8am the next morning. Worth it. My other friend, Tharmita, that I met in Bangkok actually decided to meet up with us in Koh Tao so that was also exciting.

On our second day in Koh Tao we had an early morning scuba class with our awesome scuba instructor Lennard. He would always say "super duper" with his funny Danish accent. After a few hours learning all the essentials about diving it was time to put these skills to action. Today had a similar set up as the day before in which the first dive we went over some skills, but more advanced skills, and then the second dive would be more about having fun. I can not even begin to explain how amazing the water was. We saw so many fish, some sting rays, and just so many beautiful colors and creatures. Scuba diving is such a weird feeling because your suspended in zero gravity in the water and breathing from a tube. So this is what it must feel like to be in space. Another thing about scuba diving is that it is tiring. It was a very long day scuba diving, but in the end I got certified! After I got my ever-so official scuba diving certification we met up with Tharmita and decided that a chill night was definitely needed so we just got some beers and relaxed on the beach and had some nice conversations. The ocean breeze, great company, and beer. It couldn't get much better than this. I started to get all sentimental because our time on Koh Tao was running out. I had received my scuba certification, but Steph still had one more dive the next day in order to get her certification.

On our last day in Koh Tao Steph was out on an early morning dive session so Tharmita and I got breakfast at the cute little spot with a view of the beach. The conversation we had really stuck out to me. It was centered around the concept of what you want out of any experience. After a long deep conversation it all came down to the fact that you can determine the experience you want to have. And with that comes learning so much about yourself. One thing that I talked about is that you cant force people to be friends with (or fall in love) with you, so you cant force something that isn't meant to be. This came to the table because when you're traveling you are constantly meeting new people and sometimes these people don't really care about being friends with you, and sometimes they do. It all comes to how you can interpret the conversation the connection you have with them. Meeting people is so easy, but making friends is hard, and finding a partner is the most difficult.

A delicious breakfast and good conversation was the best thing to wake up with, and once Steph was done with her dive we met with her to check out our last attraction on Koh Tao. The island of Nang Yuang, which was really two small islands connected by a sand bar. We hopped on a water taxi and once we got to the island hiked to the summit to check out an amazing view. Crystal clear blue water and tiny little fishes everywhere. It was literally like a post card. We went for a little swim after but we had to catch our ferry to Koh Phagnan in a few hours, so we got back on our water taxi and head to the ferry building. Koh Tao has been my favorite place so far and lets see if the other Thai islands can live up to its awesomeness.

The Gateway to Southeast Asia

Arriving in Bangkok was surreal because not only had I just arrived in the city where I would begin my travels for three months, but I was also dying from lack of sleep and anxiety. I got off the plane and began walking towards the visa upon arrival area in immigration and the lady working there kept pointing for me to leave,  but I was confused because I knew that since I'm an American citizen I was able to get a free visa when I arrived. My biggest fear at that moment was deportation. I was thinking to myself, "Ugh please don't make me get on another twenty hour flight back home just because I messed up the visa process!" She was, however, just telling me to go straight through and I didn't even need to apply for a visa. While this confusion was happening I heard her say "Canada" and from behind me pops up a girl who was also trying to figure out the visa. I turned around and heard her speaking English and we became buddies straight off the plane. Her name is Tharmita and she was also doing a big backpacking trip in Southeast Asia for a few months. Immediately off the plane I began meeting people who were traveling around, and not only that but a solo traveler too! We decided to split a taxi together and make our way into Bangkok, but we were at different hostels so once she got dropped off I was on my own again to get to my hostel.

I stayed at the Nappark Hostel and that was a great choice on my part because as I soon came to realize nearly everyone there was a solo backpacker. I chatted with some of the guys in my 22 person dorm room, some coming from Holland, London, and the U.S. Knowing that there are a bunch of other solo travelers made me feel so much more comfortable and reassured that this was a good decision. I began making friends INSTANTLY and everyone was so kind and full of adventure. Some people were just beginning their journey like me and some others were just ending their journey so we were able to swap ideas and figure out an itinerary, because just like me nobody else had any plans and was just going with the flow.

When I got all my bags situated I decided it was time to find some good food and do some exploring. Some of the guys in my dorm room, Lars, Marcel, and Kieran all invited me to go see some temples. We got a tuk-tuk to take us to a few temples but as soon as the driver found out we didn't want to buy any tours he just left us when we went inside the second temple! I didn't mind because we got a free ride! We went to this one temple on top of a hill and you could see all of Bangkok, which was amazing. I was at the top of the temple and there were Buddhist monks walking around everywhere and I knew that Thailand was very Buddhist but I didn't really realize how much. There are temples and buddhas literally everywhere.

After a couple temples we decided it was time to go back to the hostel and grab some food. We got a good serving for 100 baht, which is about 3 dollars. I am in love with how cheap things are. I can actually eat! Even though things are relatively inexpensive it is easy to go overboard, especially when it comes to drinking. That's why everyone goes to 7/11 to get beer and snacks, so that we can save money and still have a good time.

A perfect afternoon snack was necessary before I took my nap so that I could rally and see what the nightlife is like in Bangkok. Everyone at the hostel was hanging out in the common room, sharing stores, enjoying a laugh and it was so nice and refreshing to meet new people. I cant even begin to explain how awesome everyone was. So open and genuine people. The fact that we were all there and backpacking solo was the one common ground that we all agreed on, because we understand the value of it. The vibe was perfect and exactly what I though it would be, which set us up for a great evening out in the town! One thing I can tell you is that Bangkok is WILD. Almost too wild for me. We all went to Khao San Road and got drinks and I ended up eating a scorpion! Although it was a blast to go out in Bangkok I knew that I wouldn't need much time there.

Since I was still pretty jet lagged waking up in the morning wasn't too bad and I was ready to really do some exploring and walk around the city. I packed up my day bag and decided to just walk around and get lost. Smelling all the delicious food and walking through the markets was so great and I was able to just go at my own pace and look at all the trinkets. While I was stumbling around I found this ferry to go to Wat Arun, which was a temple across the river. It was only 4 baht so I decided to just go for it. Behind me there was a group of young people speaking English and I could tell they were American, so I thought to myself that I should just talk with them and hang out with them. A simple "Where are you guys from?" Was the start of an awesome day. This group of 5 was from Seattle, Washington and they were so friendly and welcoming to me. I just explored temples and got some food with them for the rest of the day and I was so proud of myself for reaching out. Thanks for adopting me guys! It really did make me feel so good that I decided to say hello to them because it just shows how you decide your experience. I could've just stayed alone and continued to walk and explore by myself, but I chose to share these experiences with other people that I just met. It definitely was a great introduction to solo backpacking, and although we parted our ways at the end of the day we still will always have that experience.

I went back to the hostel after a long day of walking and I was so exhausted. I had to relax for a little bit before chatting with people and going out, but I felt like I had accomplished so much in that day that I didn't really even want to stay in Bangkok anymore so I decided to try and figure out my next move. The morning after my second night in Bangkok I just hung out in the common room and was chatting with people to see what their plans were so that maybe I could join them. I started getting nervous because people started booking flights and ferries and I felt like I was getting left behind. All I knew is that I wanted to get to the islands ASAP so I was proposing ideas to everyone to make our way to the beach and then I found a travel buddy! Stephanie is from Mexico and has been traveling around since January in Europe and now Southeast Asia. We both wanted to get to the beach and were throwing around ideas, and we quickly came up with the plan to go to Koh Tao then Koh Phagnan for the full moon party and then possibly to Phuket. I'm telling you that this decision happened within  20 minutes and in 30 minutes we had our overnight bus and ferry to Koh Tao! Just like that I had a travel buddy and I was going to the islands in Southern Thailand.

We said our goodbyes to all our amazing new friends that we could possibly meet up with in other parts of Southeast Asia, and then we proceeded to grab a beer while we waited for our bus. When we were walking down Khao San Road I literally felt like I was in a movie, it was so surreal. I had just spontaneously got a ticket to an island with a person I barely know and I was beyond excited, because I thought stuff like this only happens in the movies! But no, this was my reality for the next few months and I'm so ready to see what's next. I have about one more hour on this overnight bus until we get on the ferry to Koh Tao, and I can't wait to see what Southern Thailand has in store for me. Thank you Bangkok for a warm welcome, I'm ready to start exploring!

Wake up and smell the noodles!

After a long 14 hour flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou, China I'm finally on my flight to Bangkok, which is only 2 and a half hours and seems minuscule in comparison to the flight I just did. When my mom dropped me off at the airport Sunday night I had a weird wave of emotions and I thought to myself, "Can I really do this? What am I getting myself into?" I had finally left the comfort and security of home and now I'm on my own, and it really scared me. The whole build up to this trip it was hard for me to even believe that it was real since it's been one of my dreams to go to this part of the world for so long, and now it's a reality. It finally hit me when I was carrying my two backpacks as I walk up to the China Southern Airlines check in. A wave of fear and anxiety. I was about to just get on a flight to Guangzhou, China and then to Bangkok, Thailand where I have no real itinerary,  no friends, and no expectations. WHAT WAS I THINKING?! I honestly almost started hyperventilating and contemplated turning back, but I knew that I wouldn't have worked so hard to make this trip happen in the first place just to give up and go back to my bubble and security. 

Despite my concerns I made my way through security, which was extremely quick and easy and then sat at my gate as I waited to commence a crazy journey into a world completely foreign to me. That is another reason why I was so anxious, because it's not like I was going on a trip to Europe or any place of a level of familiarity. No, I'm going all out. To a place where I can't even pretend to fit in, because I'm at least one foot taller than everyone around me and have striking blonde hair a blue eyes. To a place where there's no chance for me to even remotely understand or interpret the language. But most importantly, to a place that will force me to go out of my comfort zone until the day I return home because it's a solo trip and I have nobody to back me up or lean on in case something happens. If I had one travel buddy I would definitely be relieved of a lot of stress, but that 14 hour flight definitely gave me some time to decompress and think about why I choose to do these ridiculous things in the first place. 

At the end of the day it is up to you and only you to determine the experiences you create on a day to day basis. Whether it be a backpacking trip to Southeast Asia or a conference meeting, your choices determine the level of positivity in the overall outcome. Although having someone to share the experience with would be nice I'm going to share the experience with all the amazing people I meet throughout my entire journey, because I've noticed that when I travel with other people I tend to restrict myself to being with them. When you're solo, you have nothing to hold you back so if you want to become a social butterfly and befriend everyone at the local bar or get a nice book and read along the river it's your choice, because when it all boils down to it's your trip in the first place.

At this point in time I have about 2 more hours left until I touch down in Bangkok and I'm feeling a lot more confident and ready to take on this adventure head on! I only have about three days in Bangkok and then I'm planning to go to Koh Tao and then Koh Phagnan, however, if I meet some awesome people who would want to go somewhere else that is on my general route I might change these plans. The lack of plans and not really knowing what I'm doing makes me nervous, but it's also what makes for the adventure! I'm really embracing the "go with the flow" attitude and I'm down for whatever this trip throws at me... within reason of course (don't worry mom I won't go to North Korea). With that being said, let's wake up and smell the noodles!

What's in my backpack?

When you're backpacking for an extended period of time it comes down to "needing something" more than "wanting something," which is difficult for me to do. I always come up with these crazy situations in my head and end up packing way too much stuff than what I actually need. For this trip in particular I had to think of stuff that would be adaptive to the weather down there since it is so hot and humid all the time, and the fact that I will be there at the peak of the rainy season. In addition to the weather I decided to stock up on health supplements and medicine that I don't think will be as readily accessible or as effective in the region. Therefore I wanted to show you what's in my backpack, so you can get an idea of what I'll be getting up to!

First off I have all my medicine/toiletries:

• Sunscreen (OF COURSE).
• Multi-vitamins and Ibuprofen
• Anti-perspirant deodorant
• Shaving cream and razor
• Emergen-C chewables
• Toothbrush + toothpaste
• Anti-itch cream
• Hand sanitizer
• Contact lens solution
• Mini tissue wipes
• Facial wipes
• Baby wipes
• Laxatives and anti-diarrheal medicine (YOU NEVER KNOW)
•  Pepto-bismol chewables
• Off mosquito repellent 
• Nail clipper kit

There will probably be some more last minute things added to this list, but I don't want to carry too many toiletries because I can just buy most of them there. Next let's talk about my ultimate struggle of picking and choosing... CLOTHES!

I was trying VERY hard to only pack what I really need, and I'm sure I still will overpack on clothes. My mom got me these super nifty packing cubes, which makes organizing things so much easier and aesthetically pleasing ;). In my biggest packing cube to the left I have:

• North face rain jacket
• Nike dry fit sweatshirt 
• Light sweat pants

My next packing cube holds all of my tops, which consists of:

• 5 Tank tops (3 dry fit and 2 cotton) 
• 4 T shirts (1 dry fit, 1 merino wool, and 2 cotton)

After that I have my bottoms packing cube:

• 2 boardshorts
• 2 shorts (one gray and one beige)
• 2 gym shorts (which could also be used in the water if needed)

Lastly, I have my smallest packing cube that has my underwear/socks:

• 5 pairs of underwear (all are dry fit) 
• 3 pairs of ankle socks
• 1 pairs of long socks 

As for shoes I have: 

• Nike tennis shoes
• Birkenstocks
• Tevas

I'm sure that I will only use about half of what I packed, but for most of the clothes that I packed I wouldn't DIE if I had to toss out some stuff on the road if I needed to. And if I find something that I need in Southeast Asia I can always buy it there since everything is pretty cheap. You may be wondering where the heck am I going to be putting all this stuff in? Well that brings us to the most important part... the backpacks!

For the main backpack I have a Klamath 50 liter, which I used when I was in Europe and it works WONDERS. It has a bunch of different sections to make packing super easy. The daypack I will be using is the little green backpack in the upper left hand corner.  This one is nice because it's waterproof so it will be good to go to the beach/on boats and it folds up to be about the size of a baseball! I also have my microfiber towel in this picture which I will be using in hostels and what not since it dries super quick. One thing that I have pictured, but have decided not to bring is the microfiber beach towel that I have in the bottom left corner. I thought it would be good to bring, but I decided that it's not really necessary since I already have the shower towel. 

We're almost done! The last bit of goodies I have are all the electronics and miscellaneous things. NOTE: I decided to not bring the larger blue backpack on the left because it was too bulky, and instead Im going to bring everything in my smaller green backpack.

• Nikon D3100 camera
• Waterproof wristwatch
• Powerstrip (for charging multiple things at once, and making friends in hostels!)
• Lonely Planet guidebook
• Passport (DUH) and passport holder
• Umbrella 
• Flashlight
• Anker re-chargable power strip
• Outlet converter 
• Headphones and wireless headphones
• GoPro + stick
• 2 locks

That's all I've got as of now, but there will probably be some other random things that I last minute add to my backpack. T-minus 3 days until takeoff!

And to leave you with some fun... this is a picture of me before my year abroad in Paris, France with the same backpack I will be using in Southeast Asia. LET'S DO THIS!

“…whoever you are, or whatever it is that you do, when you really want something, it’s because that desire originated in the soul of the universe. It’s your mission on earth.”

— The Alchemist

Sending good vibes with Compliment Your Soul by Dan Croll. This song brings me nothing but joy and positive thoughts of what life has to bring. 

"Can't Stop Me"

As of today I have less than a week before I leave for my big Southeast Asia trip, and I still can't believe that it's actually happening. As many people know, I'm doing this three month trip all solo and I'm actually quite nervous about it since it will be in an area of the world that is completely foreign to me. The language, the cultural customs, and interesting foods are all so different things that I haven't really been exposed to, and that's exactly why I chose to go to this region in the first place. It's like no place I've ever been and I knew that if I wanted to go there, this was the time since I'm young and able to couch surf and bum around hostels. Another big bonus is that it's cheap! I remember studying abroad in Paris, and since it is obviously an extremely expensive city I would hold myself back with trying expensive foods, or staying in really nice hotels. In SE Asia, however, I feel like I will be able to splurge more on foods and be able to try more things and experiences. 

I've had actually quite a few friends that have done something similar to what I'm about to do, and everyone has told me that doing it solo was the best decision. The fact that you and guide your own adventure and decide what you want to do makes your experience even that more personalized. If you're into museums and coffee shops, well you will become a culturally enriched coffee connoisseur; Or if you're a foodie then I'm sure you will have a lot of great new recipes to add to your travel cook book by the end of your trip. For me, I hope to eat a lot of interesting foods during my trip and indulge on the drink of the region as well. Furthermore, as a solo traveler you have quite a bit of time to yourself, and in that time I like to listen to music. I think that a song can take you back to a certain place or moment in time, and that's why I'm always jammin' out to my current favorite songs when I'm traveling around. In this blog I'm planning to also attach songs to the places that I've been, so that I can forever remember those moments in time and maybe even take you there with me. Another aspect of traveling that I think makes the experience even more enriching is meeting fellow travelers and locals throughout your trip. One of my goals with this blog will be to feature the people I meet along the way, listen to their stories, and then share them so that I can learn more about the culture and myself. 

This is my "general" route that I will be taking. I arrive in Bangkok and then will go to Southern Thailand, back up to Bangkok and go to Cambodia, Southern Vietnam, Northern Vietnam, maybe stop off in Laos before heading up to Northern Thailand, and then finally going back to Bangkok and flying back home.

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This song by Nick Murphy fka Chet Faker has been going through my head like crazy. The lyrics "can't stop me" reminds me that nobody can stop me, or YOU, from traveling and seeing the world. 

I hope that you enjoy reading about my upcoming travels, and most importantly I hope that you're creating your own wanderlist!