If you've ever wanted to race like a real-life Mario Kart character, you're in luck. Note: This post contains affiliate links - I may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) to help keep this site running if you make a purchase. Japan is the only country in the world that …
Life in Surat Thani, Thailand: A Quick Guide
How would you like to live in paradise for 6 months and get paid for it? I did just that when I was an expat in Surat Thani, Thailand, the “city of good people." Although mainly unknown to tourists, it serves as one of the gateways to the more popular islands such as Koh Samui and Ko Tao. A …
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7-Day Kyoto Itinerary (and Worthwhile Day Trips)
Kyoto, Japan’s second-largest city, is a picturesque region full of rich history, culture, and 1,600+ temples. Many describe it as the “heart” of Japan, and it also serves as a prime hub for taking day trips. Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion) Although we (unfortunately) can't travel right …
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A Guide to Tokyo DisneySea & Disneyland
It's no secret that Tokyo is home to the cleanest (and probably the best) Disney theme park in the world. This is my personal guide on Tokyo DisneySea & Disneyland - all opinions are my own and do not reflect the company, even as a former Cast Member. Anything below is what I suggest; it's …
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Ni hao, Hong Kong Disneyland!
Words will never explain how much Disney means to me, especially since it's such a privilege when I get to see another new park abroad. However, it wasn't a normal Disney day by any means. The ongoing political protests in Hong Kong meant that the park had huge decreases in attendance this year, …
2016: A Year in Review
While everyone is talking about why 2016 has been such a terrible year, I'm off in my own corner reflecting on why it ended up being one of the best years ever (for me). I rang in the new year in Bangkok. I finished off the last half of my teaching contract in Thailand (which meant playing …
Teacher Appreciation: A Firsthand Perspective
"Teacher! Teacher! TEEEAAACHHERRRRRRR!" I honestly never thought those screams would ever be directed toward me. I was the least-likely one of all my friends and colleagues to ever be a teacher because... well, because I never wanted children (and still don't). I guess that's not a reason …
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That Time I Almost Died
I was almost positive that I was either going to severely injure myself or plummet to my death today. This shouldn't come as a shock, since I've been doing all sorts of reckless, crazy exploration ever since I landed in Thailand. I'm pretty sure I inherit this from my dad - I just keep going …
Ratchaprapa Dam
When you live in a small region, you run into everyone... including your manager and her friends, who happened to be heading to the same exact spot, at the same exact time. Hilarious. Cheers to cramming in a wonky motorbike sidecar (it wasn't quite Harry Potter status, but it was good enough)... ... …
Loi Krathong: Celebrating a Thai Festival
Loi Krathong is Thailand's most renowned festival, and I happened to get lucky and hire into a season when it was taking place (similar to my luck in Japanese cherry blossom season). Granted, my only knowledge of the festival prior to living here was that Chiang Mai was the best place for it (but I …
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