pico iyer helps me articulate home.
it’s no secret that i had an adjustment period upon our return last year. it was really hard for me to explain how i…
Our Big Adventure: Start to Finish
1 Journey + 2 Backpacks + 6 Months
a good story from far far away.
we’ve stayed in touch with the fellow travelers we met during our two day cruise down the mekong river in laos. lisa and eric are on…
six months of saturdays. game over.
you know that feeling when you wake up on a saturday… “so what do you want to do today?” that’s how i’ve felt every…
3 minute journey through cambodia {press play}
our time in cambodia was wonderful. the people. the countryside. angkor wat. the history. that one night at the circus. we didn’t have a…
my mother in law for the laundry win.
after my brother’s wedding in san diego, we flew to tucson for some QT with danny’s family. it was our final stop before arriving…
the world’s universal language.
early on during our travels we realized this and never will forget it. no matter where you are in the world or how different…
a video // 1 month in vietnam travel itinerary
while i soak up the last bit of this sabbatical, my goal is to organize/back up our trip’s photos, finalize videos and create a…
our most frequently asked question.
“what was your favorite place?” we’re both getting asked this multiple times a day. and it’s a fair question. probably one that i’d ask…
vacation photography: the bigger picture.
wouldn’t it be so nice to have your very own photographer / videographer on vacation with you? lurking behind the scenes to capture all…
vancouver zombies. jet lag is the worst.
a few months into our trip, we decided to skip mainland china and replace the month of may with indonesia and japan instead. we wanted…
a little kindness goes a long way.
probably due to the continent’s key religious based principle of karma, throughout our travels in asia we never felt unsafe, scammed or threatened (well,…
flying high our last night abroad.
remember the canadian friends we made in uluwatu, bali? steve & emily — our surf crew? well, they’re from vancouver and we just so happened…
losing roshambo in cambodia.
unpacking this week, i stumbled upon a bunch of friendship bracelets shoved in the bottom of a bag. it made me laugh when i…
detailed flashpacking asia route.
planning a backpacking trip through asia? not sure where to start? the best advice i can give you is to book a ticket and…
reunited & it feels so good.
…now in my dreams… we’d see each other for the first time in almost six months and his eyes would get wide, his ears…
the original plan vs. the actual route
a planner at heart, i initially struggled with the idea of an open itinerary but i’m so glad i through most planning to the wind and…
top 12 favorite travel resources.
THE TING’S TOP TRAVEL RESOURCES Throughout our travels, we didn’t have cell phone service and never once got a SIM card. There were those…
our jam-packed japanese travel route.
{click to enlarge} we flew from denpasar, indonesia to osaka, japan on AirAsia X route: denpasar –> kuala lumpur –> osaka 10+ hours in…
japanese toilets for the win.
and i’m not just talking about the bidet feature (water that splashes your rear). i’m talking about japanese smart toilets : heated seats :…
where to stay in tokyo :: shibuya.
the streets of shibuya are always alive. hip cafes & restaurants everywhere the famous shibuya crossing {via} our last stop in japan (and asia)…
all good things must come to an end.
or so we’re being forced to accept. how is it june? june! weren’t we just packing for this adventure? and now we’re back. not…
sushi in japan. not as easy as you’d think.
leading up to japan, all danny and i could think about was endless, fresh & inexpensive sushi. melt in your mouth nigiri and crazy…
taking a ride on one of the world’s fastest bullet trains.
one of the fastest commercial trains in the world, danny was pretty pumped to take a ride on japan’s shinkansen n700 bullet train. it’s…
burnt miso ramen at gogya kyoto.
after plenty of fast casual, vending machine style ramen meals, we were happy to find gogya in kyoto for a proper sit-down, long dinner…
sleeping in a japanese capsule.
after we added japan to our route, one of danny’s “must do” items was to stay at a japanese capsule hotel. the capsule concept…
traditional temples of kyoto, japan.
kyoto is to japan what hoi an is to vietnam. the city has maintained its traditional Japanese architecture and culture which is a striking juxtaposition…
japanese comfort food: okonomiyaki
okonomiyaki is called “japanese pizza” or “japanese pancakes” and it’s officially one of my new favorite hearty meals. (“yaki” means “what you like/want” –…
first stop in japan: the city of osaka
fifteen years ago, i spent a summer on an exchange program in southern japan (fukuoka with exploration in nagasaki and hiroshima). a high school…
need a snack? how about some octopus balls.
no, for real. they’re delicious. takoyaki is a signature street food snack in japan (read more here on wiki). a few friends told us…
daily ramen… from a vending machine.
we ate a lot of ramen in japan. probably more than we should admit. and much to our surprise, most ramen shops were synonymous with…
Instructions: How To Feel Super Un-Hip
Step 1. Roll into Tokyo strapped into double-sided backpacks holding a map Step 2. Attempt to make your backpack full of practical, worn-out clothes…
where to go in bali.
our route: DPS Airport –> Seminyak –> Uluwatu –> Seminyak –> Ubud our complete bali travel guide can be found here.
the law of attraction at work.
i wrote this post about wishing for a personal travel concierge while we were in seminyak, bali. with japan just days away and no…
beachside sacrifice.
that time we showed up at Padang Padang Beach extra early for a surf session and stumbled upon a traditional religious/cultural ceremony. there were…
rice paddy vacay in ubud, indonesia (+vid)
We spent our last three Bali nights in the jungle town of Ubud made famous by Eat, Pray, Love. Overwhelmed by hotel options, we again…
la villa vida in bali.
{click to enlarge} suns out, buns out. That was pretty much our mantra for our time at the pool villa. Our Uluwatu reservation…
Surf Life in Uluwatu // Bali
After Seminyak, we headed to Uluwatu to explore a much more laid back part of the island and to give Danny some time in…
Seminyak // Bali
Our first five nights in Bali were spent in Seminyak (our overview here). We took the advice of some Aussie friends we met in Cambodia…
we’re pineapple people.
always has been and always will be my favorite fruit. and after this trip it’s at the top of danny’s list, too.
bali five-o.
a few friends warned us it was likely… and they were right. apparently bali is infamous for its corrupt police force. they’ll find any excuse…
the ting’s travel guide for bali, indonesia.
One of Indonesia’s 7,000 islands, Bali is undoubtedly the most popular among tourists and has been developed accordingly. While it may look like a…
d takes bali surfing to the next level.
skins only surf! naked cowabunga! a perfectly placed water spot on the GoPro made for an excellent capture.
ingredients of hong kong’s awesomeness.
I’m sure you’ve got the point by now: there was so much we loved about Hong Kong. Perhaps it was in part because it…
a modern meltdown.
I didn’t really know what was wrong with me. Our first day in Hong Kong I was kind of quiet. I couldn’t shake the…
hong kong: the opposite of living large. our neighborhood & tiny place.
Where to stay in Hong Kong? It’s one of the most densely populated places on earth, so we knew the accommodations would be small,…
so, wait. is hong kong in china?
{click map to enlarge} I’ll admit – I was still kind of confused until we got there. And the answer: well, not technically. Even…
hong kong // our neighborhood dim sum.
dim sum :: a style of eating chinese/cantonese food that’s all small, bite-size portions and usually served in bamboo steamer baskets. in some cases,…
wanted: on-call personal travel concierge.
Something I never considered was how much time we’d spend during our trip planning our trip. It’s a lot of work. And at times,…
easter sunday with the hmong tribe in sa pa, vietnam.
As we were de-boarding our Halong Bay cruise, I struck up a conversation with a couple of Spaniards that had just come from Sa…
riding to the border of china.
(that blue dot is us) “what’s that purple line?” “i think that’s china.” “wanna go check it out?” “yeah, let’s cruise.” and what…
vietnam’s northern hub: hanoi.
it’s the capital of vietnam, but we didn’t find a real compelling reason to visit hanoi besides it being a hub for travel to…
come on ride the train, it’s the choo choo.
you never really know what you’re going to get with the overnight trains. and after surviving our “cozy” ride in india, we felt like…
pho. it’s what’s for breakfast in vietnam.
pho: pronounced “fuh” like, “what the f$%#?” or you’re so much “FUn” easy, right? no more PHOne, people. pho is the most popular vietnamese…
real time blogging. my view this very second.
in bed. d snoozing next to me. at our pool villa. it’s a glorious thing when your hotel reservation gets screwed up so your…
our latest reading round up.
01. Four Hour Workweek – fantastic read for those looking to balance career with a leisurely lifestyle. everyone at my office has read it….
exploring Sa Pa, Vietnam.
Sitting up against the border of mainland china, Sa Pa is about as far north as you can get in Vietnam (see on map…
vietnam travel itinerary: our route + suggestions.
Vietnam is expansive and there’s plenty to do and see no matter what you’re into: big cities, beaches, national parks, caves, history and mountains….
final stop on our thai island tour: koh samui
{found this lurking in my draft folder. now that we’re back on an island, it feels appropriate to post} our last stop in the…
koh tao, koh tao, koh tao!
{found this lurking in my draft folder. now that we’re back on an island, it’s getting posted} — while we were in thailand, it…
a video: what to do in hong kong in 180 seconds.
we loved our week in hong kong. and if we hadn’t already been committed to onward flights, we probably would have stuck around for…
mom & dad, we’re moving to hong kong.
kidding. but for reals. but we’re not. however we totally would. {huntie, you’d love it} hong kong is rad. we’ve been moving around this…
endurance traveling: it takes two.
it’s time for a shoutout to this guy | (i think my favorite photo of him from this trip. never ever before so cool,…
a misty three days in halong bay (and its dirty little secret).
once you start researching a trip to southeast asia, images of halong bay become your go-to daydream place. it did for me. google it…
hoi an: vietnam’s most picture perfect city.
if you’ve ever closed your eyes and pictured what romanticized asia would look like, it’s probably hoi an, vietnam smack dab in the central…
take your pick of water in hoi an, vietnam.
when going to hoi an, you have to decide if you want to stay a) in the town, b) in the country/riverside or c)…
date night in an alley in hoi an, vietnam.
one of those nights where a post-shopping happy hour cocktail turns into a three-hour dinner in an alleyway of hoi an, vietnam. our buzzed…
reservation for two stools, please.
one of the very first things you’ll notice in vietnam is that everyone dines on the sidewalk on miniature stools. tiny little plastic or wooden stools…
shopping spree in hoi an.
besides being romantic, historic and situated on both a river and a the ocean, hoi an (more here) is known for custom tailoring. there…
doing & seeing in dalat, vietnam.
click to enlarge. for visuals: we took a bus from Phnom Penh, Cambodia —> Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam —> Dalat, Vietnam the “town…
you really haven’t lived until you’ve used a squatty toilet on a daily basis.
… said no one ever. yes, folks. this is what most toilets look like. that bucket of water is for you to flush with….
chasing waterfalls & running from thunderstorms.
a highlight of dalat are its waterfalls. based on the recommendation of our guesthouse owner, we skipped the popular elephant falls for thac pongour…
the effing futa bus.
when leaving the pine tree covered mountain town of dalat, vietnam we had three choices of transportation to our next destination: a. 1.5 hour…
elephant selfies.
in light of the recent pop culture / tabloid news about kim kardashian’s attempt at a “selfie” with an elephant (more here if you’re…
flying through the trees in dalat.
knowing we only had the morning time to explore dalat (before the rain would come), our second day there we were up bright and…
live music in dalat, vietnam.
our first night in dalat we grabbed an umbrella and set off for a comfort food meal. we found V’s Cafe and sat down…
dalat’s afternoon downpours.
From Ho Chi Minh City we took a 7-hour bus ride to the mountain town of Dalat (“7” seems to be our lucky number…
two-week cambodia travel route.
our two-week itinerary in cambodia siem reap —> battambang —> phnom penh other cambodian places to consider visiting: sihanoukville, kampot, kep & koh…
custom threads in vietnam.
Since we started this adventure, Danny hadn’t purchased anything that wasn’t a major necessity (toiletry refills & a pair of knock-off CK underwear to…
tuk tuk pub crawl in cambodia
the spontaneous nights are always the best. and that’s what this was. while having beers at a bar in phnom penh, a guy walked…
back on solid ground.
hello! we’re alive and well, just been on the mooooove a lot lately. still working our way through the big ‘ole country of vietnam! we…
taking on HCMC, vietnam.
ho chi minh city or saigon? depends on who you’re talking to, but both are totally acceptable ways to refer to vietnam’s hectic southern…
The Back of the Bike.
I’d love to know the total number of hours I’ve spent on the back of a motorbike since starting this adventure. It’s a lot….
street scenes // phnom penh, cambodia
we were surprised by how big cambodia’s capital was. situated on a river, phnom penh was a proper big city with high rises, busy…
catching a flick in phnom penh
one balmy night in the capital of cambodia we were craving dinner and movie. so after a bowl of noodle soup, we got two…
swarms of bees in ho chi minh city.
^above is a fun video i found to showcase the motorbikes & energy in ho chi minh city, vietnam^ the bees! that’s what me…
when a picture really does speak a thousand words.
while getting your hair cut in vietnam. then really, a photo example is worth its weight in gold. {see the iPhone in there?} mr….
babe, i think we’re staying at a hanky panky hotel (in phnom penh).
i swear it was. he swears it wasn’t. let me present the evidence. this is our hotel “lobby” aka the bar. no joke, we…
a jam-packed day in battambang, cambodia.
although it’s the fourth largest city in cambodia, there ain’t a whole lot to do in battambang. we knew this going into the city,…
the night we stayed in a temple themed hotel.
after three bliss filled nights at The Landing Point Boutique Hotel, we wanted to stay another, but all nine rooms were completely booked. so,…
understanding cambodia’s history.
i’m not going to pretend we knew anything about cambodia’s politics or history before it was added to our travel itinerary. but once our…
chiang mai :: downhill mountain biking.
{Photos & Story brought to you by Danny Bockting! Round of applause for our guest blogger.} Two weeks into our trip I was pheening…
sin-chow from vietnam!
we’re just about a week into our voyage through vietnam. we’re making our way from the south to the north, and anticipate spending…
one of my favorite places // siem reap, cambodia
when we’re asked about our favorite stops, siem reap will definitely be on the list. with angkor wat just outside of the city, siem…
another day, another island.
^our three week itinerary // southern thailand march 2014^ if you’re planning a trip to southern thailand and have any specific questions, don’t hesitate to ask….
home movies // my favorite souvenirs.
i’m not gonna lie. i’m smitten with this little video. watching it now makes me so happy, so i can only imagine how i’ll…
pedaling through angkor wat.
arguably the heart of cambodia is angkor archaeological park, 400 square-kilometers (250 sq. miles) of forested area featuring hundreds of remaining hindu and buddhist…
that night in cambodia when we ate happy pizza and went to the circus.
the little big top tent for phare, the cambodian circus. it’s organization that trains cambodian students in a variety of performing arts skills. we…
quad riding through cambodia’s countryside.
Siem Reap was our first stop in Cambodia. And just like it’s neighbors Thailand and Laos, we quickly learned that it only took traveling…
cambodian food + drink.
at home our mouth’s water for this cambodian restaurant, so we were super pumped to get our fill of authentic cambodian fare. sadly, the only thing…
taking a ride on cambodia’s bamboo train.
the first notable thing we did in the town of battambang, cambodia was take a ride on the famed bamboo train, known in Khmer…
finally, we have an identity.
definition / flashpacker: someone who travels like a backpacker but with a bigger budget. we aren’t talking wall-street bonuses here, but flashpackers have enough…
finding a friend on koh lanta.
When our friend Wes from college emailed a couple of months ago to tell us he’d bought a one-way ticket to Thailand to start…
thailand, you’ve got competition.
from the minute mr. bean the tuk tuk driver picked us up at the airport, we’ve been continually blown away by cambodia. for starters,…
koh lanta: we’re moving in.
That’s probably what the lovely Muslim owners at Khum Laanta Resort thought when each morning we’d arrive for iced coffee and ask if we…
koh jum jewels
on this trip, we find ourselves watching a lot of things we’d typically miss — a spider weaving his web, schools of fish moving…
oh what an adventure koh jum was!
it all started when we made the decision to explore one of the lesser traveled thai islands. there are so many islands and we have the…
krabi province: railay east & west
a 15 minute long tail boat gets you from ao nang beach to railay east beach. from railay east, it’s a 5 minute walk…
deep water solo climbing.
while waiting in line for a kebab & fruit shake right in railay, a fellow american spotted our Osprey packs and struck up a…
only because you asked.
we will not stand on the toilet seat. we will not shave our legs with a machete. we will not use a broom/light…
being tourists in ao nang, thailand.
with very little research, we booked our one-way ticket from india to krabi, thailand. it was that or puhket, which we haven’t heard anything…
taking on asia’s giant oysters.
danny really wanted a good seafood dinner while we were in the thai islands. so once he discovered a place of his liking, we…
reading on the road.
in addition to fun stuff, we’re reading notable novels that take place in the countries we’re visiting. it’s a great way to learn about…
thailand, we heart you.
{freedom beach on koh tao island} after three weeks of R&R on the beaches of thailand and a total of six weeks in this…
northern india travel route & itinerary
india is huge. And there’s not a whole lot between each city except really rural villages. it’s kind of like constantly driving from Phoenix…
going thai-dye in tonsai.
after a week at dawn of happiness, our next beach stop was tonsai, and it was one of our favorite stops in southern thailand. tonsai…
To India With Love (+ video).
{above: video highlights from our incredible india adventure. can’t view? click here.} Dear, India: You’re colorful. You’re intense. You’re frustrating. You’re home to some…
this is india… incredible india.
we find ourselves thinking and talking a lot about india. the individual experiences themselves, our observances, how our time in the country has impacted…
missing our mr. munch.
we miss hunter so much. if you’ve ever hung out with us, you know that we have a distinct voice for huntie and talk…
our village homestay in orchha, india.
{above: a quick video tour of our village digs in orchha, india. can’t see? click here.} towards the end of our india adventure, we…
getting it on in khajuraho, india. kama sutra style.
there once was a king in khajuraho, india who wanted to build his empire. and his strategy to do so was to encourage people to…
jaisalmer… it’s a fort, of course!
forts and temples are to india what cathedrals are to europe. they’re beautiful, but after you’ve seen one or two – you’ve seen them…
Bollywood Movie :: A Cinematic Event
The minute we arrived in India, I asked locals where the best place to see a Bollywood film would be. I was so curious…
vientiane, the capital of a little known country called laos.
{a later-post that slipped through the cracks} let’s be real. a lot of people have no idea that laos is a country. in…
“yo ho, yo ho… da island life for we.”
following india, we flew directly to the southern thailand province of krabi. although it feels like an island, it’s not. krabi province is a…
getting rocked to sleep in india.
{this was a day-trip train ride} For the journey from Khajuaro to Varanasi, we opted for the 12 hour overnight train – a common…
bikaner, india
one of Rajesthan’s smaller cities, Bikaner is home to Rat Temple (seen here) and the Camel Breeding Farm & Research Center (seen here). After…
exploring forts & elephant rides in jaipur, india.
a recap of our time in india’s “pink city” – jaipur. the city got its nickname when a british reporter back in the day…
real life & travel. same same, but different.
life is good. in fact, it’s surreal good. — if we’re all being honest here, india rocked our world and took a toll on…
Road Tripping Through India.
a video compilation to give you a taste of the sights & especially the sounds of driving through india. can’t view the video? click…
Sunset & Sunrise in Varanasi, India’s Oldest & Holiest City.
The city of Varanasi (var-ah-nah-see) is right up there with Jerusalem for the “Holiest City Award.” The Christians and Jews get Jerusalem and the…
The Art of Eating in India.
Hands down, India wins the best food award. We couldn’t enough. Unlike everywhere else we’ve been, we didn’t crave diversity once. Every day was…
India’s Ragasthan Music Festival (a video, too).
{can’t view the video? click here to play it.} While we were in Jaisalmer, India I saw this Coachella-looking poster for the Ragasthan Music…
kicking off month #3 in paradise.
after 6 airports in 26 hours and no sleep, we made it from varanasi, india to krabi, thailand. it’s paradise. if you need us,…
Monkeying Around in India
Like camels (seen here), it never gets old to see monkeys roaming freely. We could sit and watch monkeys for hours. They’re hilarious with…
Udaipur: India’s Most Romantic City
India’s desert state of Rajesthan is known for it’s picturesque monuments and authentic Indian beauty. The queen of them all is Udaipur, City of…
mandawa: land of havelis.
Our first stop after Delhi was the town of Mandawa, population 30,000, in the Shekhavati region of India known for its old havelis. A…
our journey through laos :: a video.
here’s a long & wobbly home video of our two-week journey through the country of laos. enjoy.
bear down, india. bear down.
Hard to believe that in a city of 20+ million, we flagged down a tuk tuk driver who we later realized was wearing an…
losing track of time in luang prabang.
doing some backtrack blog posting. we’re still in india, but here’s some more from our time in luang prabang, laos. As mentioned here, Luang…
the taj mahal: an unexpected moment.
Today we went to the Taj Mahal and something happened that I wasn’t expecting. I got really emotional. As we approached the east gate…
happy hump day!
It’s funny. You’d assume that after seeing about 30 camels a day, the novelty would wear off, but it doesn’t. I still smile each…
India: Holy Cow!
For reals. The Hindu religion recognizes cows as holy animals and it’s illegal to eat or sell beef in the country of India. Cows…
Hindus: Gods, Reincarnation, Karma & Rats.
Not religious folks ourselves, we’ve got a pretty open mind when it comes to religion. I tend to get pretty intrigued by different faiths…
vang vieng, laos // a river runs through it.
after we left luang prabang, we made our way to the town of Vang Vieng, Laos (said: vang v-en). the town gets mixed reviews,…
push & pull.
spending every waking moment with someone requires a certain level of patience, love and flexibility. and what comes with a 24/7 schedule is becoming…
man vs. mosquito.
It’s a daily battle. Because it’s not rainy season, there aren’t swarms of mosquitos, but the ones that are around don’t have a fighting…
holy india.
i’m quite certain we’ll never be able to accurately describe day one in delhi, a city of 22 million. the contradicting emotions we felt,…
where we’ll be for the rest of the month.
and india has made us work for our visit. getting an indian visa is no joke. after re-arranging our travel plans to quickly…
getting off the beaten track at kuang si falls.
when we arrived in luang prabang, the city was still pretty chilly in the mornings and evenings, so we decided to save the famed…
shompoo cruising the mighty mekong.
A popular way to get from Northern Thailand into Laos is by a boat ride down the Mekong River, a major river in Southeast…
24 hours in chiang rai, thailand.
We left Pai on a 5am Aya van for a 6-hour ride to Chiang Rai, Thailand as we inched towards the Laos border. We…
life (and love) in pai, thailand.
Not originally on our radar, Pai’s been a highlight so far (especially for D) despite the chilly temperatures (it was so cold mornings and nights!)….
the only time it’s perfectly acceptable to pee in the shower.
no really, go ahead, the toilet is in the shower. strange, but a typical asian “wet room” we’ve had a few times. wet toilet…
learning to scoot around southeast asia.
here’s a little footage from right after i received my first lesson. the stop-go-freak-out wasn’t caught on camera. my teacher was more focused on…
we’re in luang prabang, laos.
after a couple of days on buses & vans, and a two-day boat ride down the mighty mekong river, we officially departed thailand and…
our thai soi dogs.
Street dogs aka “soi dogs” are everywhere. They’re a part of the culture and the community takes care of them – in fact, they’re…
spicy villa jungle bungalow :: a video.
you read all about our spicy villa experience here, and now a video to really bring it to life. enjoy!
day sixteen. learning to balance.
if you’re super lucky, that’s the end of a traditional two-week vacation getaway. you’ve had a relaxing time, packed in some adventure, but your…
living in the thailand jungle: spicy villa.
Spicy Villa was one of two places we booked in advance of leaving the US. As we sat on our plush couch in the…
the thai language :: all about tones.
i’m a little embarrassed to admit that i really couldn’t have picked out the thai language before i landed here. the thai language is…
hello from hippie land, thailand. the mountain town of pai.
a couple of days ago we took a van from chiang mai three hours north to the mountain town of pai (said: pie). immediately upon…
dating in thailand.
that friday night when your husband plans a surprise date in the middle of thailand. and it’s pizza perfect. street pizza in chiang mai…
cruising solo in chiang mai.
today’s our last day in chiang mai and the first “solo” day of the trip. danny’s off on a full-day mountain biking adventure and…
authentic thai cooking course on a farm.
since arriving in thailand, i’ve wanted to do a cooking class (food, weird). we looked at a few in bangkok, but missed out on…
bye bye jungle bungalow.
we’re back. and after four nights of camping in the jungle of northern thailand (for real), we’re so very happy to be back in…
snippets of sights & sounds from our week in bangkok // a video.
if you’re having trouble viewing the video, click here to watch.
stop number two // chiang mai
in case your world geography is a little foggy, here’s a purple star to show you where we’re currently located: chiang mai in northern…
observations // bangkok, thailand
our week in thailand’s capital and most populated city (8+ million people) has come to an end. in many ways, bangkok is very similar…
backpacker’s paradise // bangkok’s khaosan road
it’s got everything a backpacker could want: cheap hostels, bars with drink specials, massages by the minute and tons of on-trend souvenirs. we ventured…
bangkok street food tour.
after day number five in bangkok, we were looking for fresh things to do, so i researched some activities and stumbled upon the highly…
in the middle of bangkok’s anti-goverment protest
“oh, look! it must be like fourth of july or something!” – said teri, the clueless american tourist. all i saw were tons of…
a look into “our life” in bangkok.
it’s amazing how quickly you can establish a routine and become part of a neighborhood in just a week. airbnb home: private room rental…
a day like a local in bangkok.
danny and i are pretty bad tourists. the “top 10 things to do in bangkok” are probably not where you’ll find us spending much…
the world’s biggest flea: chatuchak weekend market.
Chatuchak Weekend Market is the largest market in Thailand and the world’s largest weekend market. It covers more than 35 acres and contains 15,000…
first traditional thai massage.
for massage #2, we decided to get more than just a foot rub and go for a traditional thai massage. after having our feet…
the sights from day one: bangkok, thailand.
day one was a major, sensory overload, success. we left the house without a map or a plan and had a mellow day in…
journey begins with the best flight of our lives.
the high and excitement of it all? perhaps, but no. for the first time ever on an international flight, we flew business class (thanks…
smell ya later, america.
aaaaannnnd…. we’re off!
the start of our 24 hour journey to bangkok begins now. {via}
6-month backpacking asia travel list
:: UPDATE :: after our adventure, this list absolutely has some modifications to it. if you’re going on an adventure and want updated tips, feel…
are you nervous?
another common question. and i promise i’m not trying to be a badass when i say, “no, not really.” here’s the deal. we want to…
little moments that have made things more real.
one of the most surreal moments of this prep process was recording my office voice message and publishing my out of office reply. “thanks…
how are you feeling? are you excited?
it’s like being engaged all over again. people are so excited for our big adventure and have tons of questions. yes, we’re super excited. but…
take out sunday with a twist.
despite trying to avoid all asian-related food items leading up to our trip (per the tip of multiple friends), we indulged a craving for…
FAQ planning a backpacking tip to asia
As we started to clue people in on our plan to fall off the grid for a backpacking trip to asia, we were overwhelmed…
shots! shots! shots! shots!
not the vodka kind. yesterday we finished our series of travel immunizations! i absolutely hate shots & needles. not like how most people do, i really…
true words.
don’t you just love this quote? when i said this new mantra to my dad, he quickly reminded his favorite dweller that neither…
The Tings Have Some Exciting News!
We’re fulfilling a dream & going to explore the world! We. Are. So. Excited. You know those reoccurring conversations that happen after a few cocktails? When…