Like most backpackers I’m always a bit concerned about visiting islands because I always seem to spend way more money than usual when I’m on them. Let’s face it, things are just more expensive on islands. Personally, I wasn’t sure what to expect price-wise when I visited Koh Rong in January. I’d heard that the accommodation is of…
I have to admit that I was skeptical about visiting Koh Rong. I had heard rave reviews about the tropical Cambodian isle, which is rumored to be home to some of the best beaches in Southeast Asia. But I’ve learned not to get overly excited about what other people say because, in my experience, it will…
After moving abroad in July 2014, I started compiling monthly roundup posts about life as an expat in Southeast Asia and all the nitty gritty that goes on behind the scenes here at Travel Lush. You can check out my most recent monthly roundup posts: November, December and January. Around this time of year, I’m usually wrapping up…
It’s no big secret that I have a thing for tropical islands and beautiful beaches. I guess it’s a good thing I’ve spent the majority of the past four years based in the tropics! And in that time, I’ve had the chance to visit quite a few of what I think are some of the best islands in…
As I wrote in a previous post, Nha Trang tends to get a bad rap for being too touristy and too inauthentic. I’ve talked to so many people who have skipped Nha Trang altogether based on other travelers’ reviews. I did the same thing during my first backpacking trip to Vietnam in 2006. But what I’ve…
Jeez, I can’t believe it’s been a full year since my first blogiversary! And I seriously can’t believe how much has changed since then. When I think about it it’s kind of crazy that I’ve spent a good portion of these past two years pouring myself into this blog. I’m not entirely sure why I…
Whenever Aaron and I fly from LAX to Asia, we always head straight to the airport bar, grab a beer and toast to a new adventure. Given how many times we’ve made these flights, it’s kind of become a tradition. So, at about 11pm on February 17 we found ourselves doing just that. As we…
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It’s hard to believe just how much has happened this year. The past 12 months have taken me around the world and back again. From living in Jakarta to moving to Phnom Penh. From traveling to the beaches of the Philippines to the beaches of California. As always this year has been full of highs…
That’s right. Aaron and I are moving to Cambodia! More specifically, we are moving to the country’s up-and-coming capital city, Phnom Penh. I am so beyond excited about our next move, so much so that I sometimes have to pinch myself because I can’t believe it’s actually happening. We’re moving to Cambodia!! Cambodia happens to…