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The long road home
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When I flew to Bangkok in May, I had no idea where I would be at the end of the year. I wasn’t sure where I was going, who I would meet, or what I would see. Over time, I gained a clearer sense of purpose and direction. My view of myself—and the world around…
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Backpacking with ADHD: A guide to navigating neurodivergence during travel
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Travel blogging and vlogging has become very popular the past few years. You can find tons of creators on TikTok, YouTube, and all over the internet sharing their travel experience. Seeing so many people give recommendations, advice on navigating difficult situations away from home, and have loads of fun on a budget was inspiring for…
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Bolaven Plateau Small Loop + Wat Phou: 4 Day Itinerary
The author describes a month-long motorbike tour of Laos’ Bolaven Plateau, highlighting cooler weather and ideal conditions for coffee and tea cultivation. The journey included dramatic waterfalls, minority villages, and a visit to Champasak and Wat Phou. The author provides detailed travel advice on transport, accommodations, activities, and tips for renting motorbikes.
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Balancing the Beauty and Challenges of Solo Nomad Life
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I’ve spent the last three weeks traveling around Laos. It’s been a crazy three weeks in a country with layers I am peeling back. I kicked it off sailing down the Mekong, drunk and dancing, eating sticky rice and dried pork. The day after we beached in Luang Prabang, I was hit with food poisoning…
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Finding my Groove: Reflections on Self-discovery and Cultural Encounters
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Having a breakthrough while learning from monks in the mountains of Mae Hong Son, and how being a trans man has simultaneously not mattered at all but affected everything happening At the close of my first month backpacking I felt like I was coming to a low point. After spending time in Southern Thailand and…
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New Perspectives a Month into Solo Travel
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Since I last posted I’ve been all over! I went from Krabi to Hat Yai, crossed the border into Malaysia, stayed in George Town, Penang, and then traveled back through Bangkok to Chiang Mai where I am now. I’ve just hit a month into my trip and I’ve been taking time to really consider how…
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My second week in Thailand: Island hopping in the south
My intention coming to Thailand was to move slowly to savor and fully experience each place I land, but this past week I’ve been moving around quite a lot. Originally I planned to travel north from Bangkok, up through Chiang Mai, and through Laos and Vietnam before circling back to southern Thailand in a few…
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My first week in Thailand: Bangkok to Chumpon
I’m sitting in a coffee shop in a small city called Chumpon in southern Thailand writing over on a iced latte I got for ฿60 ($1.5). A couple minutes after I ducked into the shop it started dumping rain like I’d only ever seen a few times in my life. I’m so lucky it didn’t…
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My Ultimate Packing List for Backpacking Across SE Asia
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I want to share with you all my complete packing list I have created based on months of research! This setup sits in a good balance between comfort while traveling and ease of getting around, while also leaving a lot of space for flexibility, souvenirs, and plans changing Background I’m leaving tomorrow and I’m still…
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Living, laughing, loving during my final days in America
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Keeping busy Today is my last Friday in the United States for the time being and I’m spending it on the couch- wrestling with setting up this website. I feel like *maybe* I’m not taking full advantage of my last Friday here. I feel like I really haven’t been doing too much the past couple…
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Recent Posts
- The long road home
- Backpacking with ADHD: A guide to navigating neurodivergence during travel
- Bolaven Plateau Small Loop + Wat Phou: 4 Day Itinerary
- Balancing the Beauty and Challenges of Solo Nomad Life
- Finding my Groove: Reflections on Self-discovery and Cultural Encounters