Koh Chang feels like one of those “the earth after human” BBC specials– empty resorts, closed stores, restaurants being engulfed by trees and vines. Tourists are a rare sight and dogs are free to roam to streets. Locals laze around waiting for customers. The different types of clouds are in a continual battle for dominance […]
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Koh Chang, the second largest island in Thailand, is home to beautiful beaches, dense jungle, and island hopping opportunities. During the peak season from November to February, international and domestic tourists flock to the reasonably priced resorts and bungalows to soak up the sun and have some fun. From May to September, things are a
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My 7 week “welcome to retirement!” adventure has two acts. Act 1: 3 weeks cruising with Jeremy in Alaska (get the rundown HERE) Act 2: 4 weeks traversing around Thailand. Connecting the two is a seemingly endless 40 hour intermission of travel from Alaska to Thailand. July 3rd Whittier to Anchorage 4pm: I give Jeremy
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Alaska is a rugged state that’s home to stunning natural beauty and exciting wildlife. There are glaciers, mountains, rivers, bears, eagles, otters, and a few small towns sprinkled amongst it all. While adventurous souls can travel through the “last frontier” independently, cruise ships are the more popular way to see Alaska. Floating past glaciers and
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Freshly fried dough is pure euphoria. Cultures across the world are privy to this genius concept of mixing flour and egg, then dunking it in piping hot oil. Churros, donuts, beignets, oh my! (Check out a cool list of the 50 most popular types of fried dough HERE.) Fried dough is easy, cheap, and quite
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Juneau is the buzzing capital of Alaska with a population just over 32,000 people. It’s home to a quaint downtown area, the famous Mendenhall Glacier, and miles and miles of stunning nature. Each Alaskan town is unique, and one peculiar feature of Juneau is that there are no roads in or out. All goods and
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I’ve embarked on my next great adventure. 3 weeks of cruising around Alaska with Jeremy under the “spouse on board” privilege. 4 weeks in Thailand. When I’ve told people my plans, the first reaction is genuine excitement. Behind the smile I can see a question percolating. Inner dialogue running, “Is it appropriate to ask? Am
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Mochi donuts are the latest confectionary craze that are tantalizing taste buds across the country. They are visually beautifully, texturally satisfying, and the flavor possibilities are endless. I’ve been obsessed with mochi donuts since I first laid lips on one in November 2021, so I decided to embark on a mission to find the best
A Delicious Quest to Find the Best Mochi Donut in NYC Read More »
“So what do you do?” Ever since COVID hit, this question has thrown my brain into a tizzy and stomach into knots. My inner dialogue goes something like this: “Say professional dancer!! No no no… freelance SEO expert, writer, and content creator. Nah come on. Don’t fluff yourself up…. Oh I got it I got
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I embarked on a New York City taco and margarita for the ultimate Sunday funday. Here’s the rundown!
Ready to Fiesta?: A New York City Taco and Margarita Crawl Read More »