Category: Daily Blog Posts
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Spending the day in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Day 92! It’s another travel day! We’re heading down to a city I really enjoyed last time I was in Thailand, Chiang Mai! It was more of a day of relaxing than adventure. But my friend Dan and I went for a night of entertainment, which you’ll find out soon…
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Visiting the famous blue and white temples in Chiang Rai
Day 91! After two long days of travel, a day in one spot was necessary. Today’s adventure entails a motorbike ride to two of Chiang Rai’s famous temples and a trip to a lively night market. Let’s start the countdown to day 100! I was exhausted, traveling really took it…
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Goodbye Laos, hello Thailand: Riding the Laotian slow boat from Pak Beng to Huay Xai
Day 90! Wow! We’re 90 days into this crazy adventure and what a fitting day for another ‘milestone’ day. Today was another excruciatingly long boat ride, made even longer by a broken down boat, but we also made it across the Laos/Thailand border! It was a tiring journey, so let’s…
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Taking the Laos slow boat from Luang Prabang to Pak Beng
Day 89! Well, it’s time to leave Luang Prabang and start heading to the Thai border! Laos has been a special treat but I’m looking forward to moving on to Thailand! But first, I need to conquer the travelers SE Asia right of passage… the Laos slow boat. I had…
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A relaxing day in Luang Prabang and another trip to the bowling alley
Day 88! Today was a much needed day of relaxing! But even so, I got up to some fun. Tomorrow I’ll be setting off on a boat ride to exit the country, but we’re not out of Laos yet, so it’s time for more adventures! After a late night, I…
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A day of exploring museums in Luang Prabang
Day 87! Today marks a monumental day… I sold my motorbike! I definitely have mixed emotions on it, but overall I’m very happy with my past 3 months and the person I sold it to! I also had a wonderful day exploring Luang Prabang, but you’ll read all about it…
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Taking a ring making course in the calm town of Luang Prabang
Day 86! I had heard from Lea that there was a jewelry making class in Luang Prabang. And then a number of people after her suggested it too! My friends were already planning on doing it today, so I thought why not join along for the journey! Let’s get into…
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An unexpectedly stunning (and bumpy) last motorbike ride: motorbiking from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
Day 85! Wow, it’s been an incredible 3 months of motorbiking… but today marks the end of motorbiking across countries, for now! This style of traveling has been eye opening, but it’s time to take a break as my butt is starting to get tired of it! But we’re not…
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A very chill last day in Vang Vieng
Day 84! Vang Vieng has treated me very well! I’ve had a blast meeting fun, down to earth people and I’ve really enjoyed relaxing for a bit too! With my visa coming to an end, I need to leave for my next destination. So today is my last day (for…
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A day of relaxation and a beautiful sunset hike in Vang Vieng
Day 83! It was a slow day today, but still another incredible day in Vang Vieng! I feel like I’m a part of a small little community where I can keep stumbling into my “neighbors.” Even though it was a slow day, I still got up to some fun things!…
TRAVELIE 