Why I go Abroad for Health Care
I go to Thailand for my annual health screenings because it’s high quality and affordable care. In this post, I explain all the details about WHY and WHERE to go in Thailand for medical care, including a cost breakdown and comparison.
I Visit Vietnam Every Year – Here are my Favorite Places (and Where to Avoid)
Like India, Vietnam can be a sensory overload of beauty, complexity and delicious food. Since I visit Vietnam every year for work, I’ve compiled a detailed guide to cover the top destinations, logistics, costs and safety.
Pros & Cons of eSIM Cards for Travel
One of my biggest travel pet peeves is finding affordable cellular data phone plans. eSIM cards are the future—ready or not! They are very convenient and cheaper than paying for an international plan but do have a few flaws. I dig into all the details in my latest post!
I Traveled for 2 Months in Southern Africa—Here’s How Much It Cost
Traveling in Africa isn’t cheap, but this guide helps show where you can trim costs. Discover how to visit Southern Africa with these practical tips on tours, self-driving, eSIM cards and more!
A Guide to Visiting Khao Yai National Park in Thailand
Park rangers stop traffic for a wild elephant to cross the road at Khao Yai National Park. If you get tired of Bangkok’s noise and traffic, there’s a quiet nature escape just a few hours away—Khao Yai National Park. This 2,206 square kilometer park is famous for wild...
I Live in Chiang Mai, Thailand Every Winter—Here’s the Best Things to Do
Thailand is one of my many homes. Chiang Mai is where I normally spend my winters and where I just returned after a pandemic hiatus. Whether you’re here for two days or two months, this guide will answer all your questions about things to do, logistics and where to eat!
I Live in Thailand – Here are the Best Places to Visit (and Where to Avoid)
The hardest part of any trip to Thailand is deciding where to go. The choices are endless – the white sandy beaches of the Andaman Coast, indulging in Chiang Mai’s culinary delights, visiting Bangkok’s gleaming Buddhist temples and biking through the 13th-century ruins of ancient Sukhothai.
8 Things to do in Ninh Binh, Vietnam—Here’s What’s Worth the Time
The scenery in Vietnam’s Ninh Binh province, known as the “Halong Bay on land” is unmatched in Southeast Asia. Discover the best things to do in Ninh Binh, from iconic Trang A boat trips and the Mua Cave viewpoint to tranquil pagodas and lush rice fields, along with transport and hotel options.
I Used SafetyWing Travel Insurance in Southeast Asia—Here’s How It Went
From a ski trip in the French Alps to backpacking South America, travel insurance is one of the most important things to purchase for any trip. When it comes to insurance, you insure what you can’t afford to pay yourself. Unlike health insurance in the United States,...
The Best Travel Photos from my 2025 Adventures
A visual recap of my 2025 adventures, featuring my favorite travel photos, the stories behind them, and inspiration for planning your own trips in the year ahead.
