I’ve been doing this travel thing for a pretty long time and I’ve been on almost every trip with my very long-term boyfriend, Aaron. Over the years we’ve traveled to roughly 25 countries together. We went on two unforgettable month-long backpacking trips across Cuba in 2005 and 2007 (we even saw Raul Castro speak!), we quit…
For those who don’t know, TBEX (Travel Blog Exchange) is a travel blogging conference that takes place each year in North America, Europe and Asia. It just so happens that the first-ever TBEX Asia took place this month in Bangkok. So back in June, when I found out I’d be moving to Cambodia, one of…
One of my favorite parts of being based in Cambodia is that I can jet off to amazing Southeast Asian destinations on a whim. So when Aaron and I found out that one of our very favorite college friends was going to be in Bangkok on business we immediately booked two plane tickets to Thailand….
There are many things that keep luring me back to Southeast Asia. The food, the temples and the culture all play significant roles but, for me, the beaches are a huge part of the draw. It’s true that Southeast Asia is home to some of the world’s best beaches (and best islands!). But contrary to what…