When planning our 3 days in Siem Reap, I knew I wanted to do a guided tour at some point to learn the history behind the temples. I also knew I wanted to do something active. I love to explore by foot and I love physical challenges. My favorite way to explore a new place … More Angkor Off-Road Bike Tour: The best (and dirtiest) way to see the lost temples of Siem Reap
Do you like Cambodian food? Before traveling to Siem Reap, I had never really heard of Cambodian food. Unlike Thai cuisine which has permeated American culture with infamous dishes like pad thai, Cambodian (or Khmer) cuisine is relatively unknown. Well at least it was unknown to me! By the time I sat down to some … More Cambodia: Banteay Kdei and Sras Srang
It has certainly been a while between posting hasn’t it? Last week I was exceptionally busy with work projects and editing photos with my brand new trial of Photoshop Elements. Ever since my computer crapped out, I have been slowly re-downloading programs and Photoshop definitely made the cut. I am no where near editing all … More Tropical Spice Garden: A Hidden Penang Delight
As soon as we arrived in Chiang Mai, I knew I was going to fall head over heels in love with this city. Now I understand why so many digital nomads call Chiang Mai home, albeit temporarily. From the pedestrian friendly streets to a variety of quirky restaurants, cafes, and juice bars, to a healthy … More Chiang Mai through Instagram
A couple of weeks ago Peter had an unexpected 4 day weekend, prompting us to take a last minute trip to Kuala Lumpur! With only a week to spare, we booked flights and a hotel and were off by Friday afternoon. Kuala Lumpur is less than an hour flight from Penang and provides a perfect … More The Petronas Towers and Becoming a City Girl in Asia
Guess what? Today we are headed to Thailand!! Peter has a couple days off work this week and next Monday is election day here in Malaysia so we are staying on the Phi Phi Islands for my birthday! Woohoo!! I turn 25 on May 15th and feel very indifferent about the whole thing. I used … More Exploring Georgetown: Chingay and Kuan Yin Teng Temple
Happy Friday! Finally! This week has been mentally draining and I am so ready for another trip in a couple of weeks. Peter and I are planning a 5 day trip to Thailand on the Phi Phi Islands and it couldn’t come sooner for the both of us. Peter is drained from work and I … More The Stresses of Expat Life and Banana Boat Pictures
Wow I am loving this unstructured blogging time. Except… I am taking advantage of this freedom! In the process neglected any sort of information on my new life in Penang! Well friends starting today I hope to aim for 3 days of blogging per week. There is so much to share! But first let’s finish … More Langkawi: Perfect Weekend Getaway
Two Fridays ago we packed our bags and headed to the airport for some domestic travel within Malaysia. Peter’s coworker is leaving Penang in a couple of weeks so she invited a group of us to spend a weekend on the beach. A short flight later, we were in Langkawi! Langkawi is cluster of 104 islands off the … More Langkawi: Arriving in Paradise
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