Glowing Neon Lights, Sizzling Street Food, Beeping Horns — I alight the ferry at Ratchawong pier and follow my map to the main street of Chinatown. In the nearby alleyways, there is hardly any sound, a tuk-tuk breaks the silence as it rumbles past, leaving a thick, black cloud of smoke in its wake. Within a few minutes, glowing…

A vibrant and exciting metropolis! — I’ve heard mixed reviews about Bangkok, with some saying they absolutely loved it and others saying they couldn’t wait to leave! Here are 5 things that I absolutely loved about the capital city of Thailand: 1. All the Temples! There are over 10,000 temples in Bangkok alone! Temple in Thai is 'Wat’, so you…

What even is a ‘Proper Job’? — “When are you going to get a proper job? You’ll need one eventually, you can’t travel and work forever.” “When will you settle down? Where do you want to buy a house? You need to start saving for a deposit.” “You can’t do this forever, you need a real job…

A Sea Full Of Stars — The boat engine cuts out and the lights turn off. The captain jumps into the inky black water and immediately glows a beautiful emerald green colour. Tiny sparkles shoot off in all directions with each sweeping stroke. You can’t wait to experience it for yourself. You put your mask on…

A Cost Breakdown — Bangkok is a vibrant, lively metropolis, filled with exciting street life, delicious food and kind people 😄

Can you guess where you’re headed? — You arrive at the airport nice and early, as usual. The rumble of the wheels of your case over the pavement is a welcome sound — the sound of vacation. Check-in opens in 30 minutes, you hang around people-watching and grab a snack from the overpriced convenience shop. You wait…

9 Hand Luggage Essentials For The Perfect Flight — Do you dread long-haul flights? What if you’re sitting in front of a screaming child? What if the cabin is too cold or too hot? What if you’re delayed and the journey is even longer? What if the plane food isn’t nice? When you’re not good at sleeping away the…

To Go Travelling in Southeast Asia...Indefinitely! — Travelling & Teaching Online I've been teaching English online for over 1 year, on a website called iTalki. I teach students of all ages. Most of my students are from Asia, so I’ve learnt a lot about their cultures, languages, and history through spending many hours chatting together. I love my job because it's…

What’s yours? — You’ve just touched down in a foreign country, completely surrounded by unfamiliar faces, smells, sounds, and sights. The jet lag is hitting you hard. Wide awake at 3 am this morning, you decided to head out early to explore, maybe you’ll be tired enough to actually sleep tonight. It’s midday…