Where did I stay? Stamps! My home base in Chiang Mai was Stamps, a hostel that was brimming with energy, laughter, and nightly events that brought people together in such creative ways! One night, the organizers put on a mock squid games and I ended up meeting some wonderful people who made Chiang Mai even… Read More Cheers to Chiang Mai
Where Did I Stay? I stayed at Khao San Social Capsule Hostel and was pleasantly surprised by how clean and spacious everything was. When I first arrived, it was a bit quiet, which made me a little nervous, but as the days passed, I easily made friends with the girls in my room and other… Read More Bits of Bangkok: Highlights from the Capital of Thailand
After nearly 24 hours of traveling from Honolulu, I finally made it to Bangkok! ARRIVING IN THAILAND & THE FOOD COURTS! Arriving at 5 AM was no easy feat. I stupidly forgot my neck pillow in Japan, so I had to awkwardly adjust in my aisle seat the whole flight. But yay—I landed! I was… Read More BANGKOK DAY 1
My flight to start my 3 month adventure took off at 10:45 AM this morning. I said my normal goodbyes to my parents and my dog, tired on a 6 hour sleep due to my procrastination when I pack. Last night, I spent at an Omakase sushi experience that was put on by my mother’s… Read More Tipsy Turbulence —
I wish I could gnaw on the colors of a rainbow like a maniac.Crunch the red as I would an apple,slurp orange like a freshly juiced citrus sun,swallow the yellow pulp of a plucked passion fruit. Today, I hiked Koko Head in the rain.Everything was extra gray,and I think I’m in a phase of life… Read More I Want to Eat a Rainbow
When I was in 7th grade, we were required to run the mile. My stamina was horrible. I was always the last one to finish and I would end up in tears – from both exhaustion and embarrassment that I was Dead. Freaking. Last. So to say that I’m shocked that I have hiked Koko… Read More Conquering Mountains Solo – Hawai’i (Home)
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