Don't Worry Madre

Koh Lanta

After a one day trip to Koh Phi Phi V and I decided to take a vacation from travel and spent three nights in a little bungalow by the beach. We spent the first day at the beach, and then decided to rent a motorcycle to travel around the island. Unfortunately our plans were disrupted…

Koh Phi Phi

Visiting Koh Phi Phi was the most thoughtout, spontaneous decisions. One moment we would decide to skip the island, the next we would decide to go. We vacillated for over 24 hours finally deciding and booking the ferry to Koh Phi Phi one hour for it was set to leave. We were unsure if we…

Krabi

After my amazing week on Koh Tao, three of my dive group members and myself headed to Krabi on the west coast of Thailand. The move from Koh Tao to Krabi involved a sketchy night boat and a bus driver who almost kicked myself and another passenger out of the van for false crimes. Yay…

Koh Tao

After taking a flight from Phnom Penh to Bangkok, spending the night in Bangkok then taking a night train to Chumphon, I arrived in Koh Tao. The ferry from Chumphon to Koh Tao was an unpleasant experience full of sick bags and big waves. Thankfully years of changing diapers has honed my skill for breathing…

Kampot & Kep

After the island I spent two days in a wonderful, lazy beach town. Saw salt flats, pepper fields, drove through the country side, and ate fresh crab on the waterfront.

Phnom Penh

Spent three days in the capital of Cambodia during the famed water festival. As the first festival held in four years the city was packed. Crossing the street was a life threading experience with tuk tuk drivers shouting at you, moto bikes weaving through traffic, and cars flat out bullying others off the road. Stumbled…

Koh Rong

After over a month of traveling nonstop I needed a break. Koh Rong perfectly fit my needs with amazing people, lovely beaches, and unbelievable water.

Siem Reap

I wasn’t a big fan of Siem Reap. This may be a result of only venturing into the touristy locations, where tuk-tuk drivers and vendors alike hound you every step you take.

Angkor Wat

I arrived in Siem Reap late afternoon on Monday. That night I met some people at the hostel who were going to the temples in the morning (Actually does getting up at 4 count as the morning or the night?). Upon talking to some people, I discovered that a popular experience of Angkor Wat was…

Banloung

After 4000 islands I decided to venture up to Northeastern Cambodia to Banloung. Unfortunately, I only ended up spending 2 days in the town. Upon arriving in Banloung I was tired, grumpy, and feeling very lethargic. I did mange to get out of the hostel once and rode my bike up to a volcanic lake,…

4000 islands

I spent a fabulous 3 days in Don Det, 4000 islands. I accidentally ended on the quieter side of the island, but it ended up being exactly what I needed. I had my own bungalow right on the river complete with hammocks, and a sometimes working fan with sometimes working power. The first full day…

Vang Vieng

Spent three great days in Vang Vieng with a group of fellow travelers; we went tubing, played in a lagoon, and simply chilled. Traveling with friends is a lot of fun, but also very different than traveling solo.