Deena, how were you able to travel for this long? How did you pay for it?! I have heard these questions often on my trip - and I am so...

Choosing which bag to buy for a one way ticket backpacking trip is incredibly intimidating. When I went to my local sports goods store, I...

I spent 2 weeks in Myanmar and spent $717.09. Although day to day spending costs were exceptionally low, the capital purchases to get...

I am surprised to say that Myanmar has been my favorite country in Asia that I have visited so far. I was constantly surprised by what...

The trek from Kalaw to Inle Lake is a must-do! This three day hike included the best food and best conversations during my time in...

I am not Buddhist, and I don’t like meditation very much (it’s hard), but I was intrigued by the opportunity to live at a monastery in...

Northern Thailand was absolutely amazing, with so much to see and the best food I’ve ever eaten. My route was a little mixed up because I...

I spent 9 days in Laos, and spent $400. I have accounted for $370, and calculated costs based on the $370. The remaining $30 was not...

With a stronger emphasis on nature than other countries in the region, Laos became a quick favorite during my quick 9 day circuit there....

I absolutely loved my experience on the two day slow boat into Laos. I met great people, enjoyed beautiful views along the Mekong, and...

Kuang Si Waterfalls For about 35k kip, most hostels offer round trip taxis to the falls as ea as 9am. Taxis will wait 3 hours, tuk tuks...

This post is not sponsored by Chacos. I don’t even like most of their shoes - just this pair. For $50 (there was a sale), my dream...

Now I am not a city girl - but I absolutely loved Hanoi. I have learned that this city is a fan-favorite among may backpackers! I stayed...

If you are considering motorbiking through Vietnam, there are some financial decisions you will need to make about your motorbike -...

In May of 2018, I spent 28 days hiking the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage across northern Spain with my mother. We spent 5-6 hours per day...

In November and December of 2018, I bought a motorbike to explore all of Vietnam. By starting in Ho Chi Minh and driving north, the...

Clothes to Pack I traveled in November & December of 2018, and the weather was all over the place. For most of Vietnam I enjoyed 80...

Day 43: Sa Pa to Ha Giang Although the drive was beautiful, the roads were so bad for such a long time that I burst into tears....

Day 36: Ninh Binh - Cuc Phuong National Park 37 km / 23 mi Today we stopped at a mechanic to have our bikes checked before starting into...

Day 29: Phong Nha Today we drove to the highly-acclaimed Duck Stop, and did no research prior as we were advised. We had no idea what to...