This city is famous for its towering skyscrapers, lavish hotels, and exclusive rooftop bars. But did you know you can experience luxury in Bangkok without breaking the bank? Here are 10 ways to feel like a VIP—on a budget! 1. Sunset Longtail Boat Ride – A Magical Experience Watch the city transform from day to…
“You get a strange feeling when you’re about to leave a place, I told him, like you’ll not only miss the people you love but you’ll miss the person you are now at this time and this place, because you’ll never be this way ever again.” ― Azar Nafisi Packing Up Your Home Before Long-Term…
Chatuchak Market: From Flea Market to a World-Class Shopping Haven Bangkok is known for its bustling streets, exotic flavors, and vibrant markets, but no market in this city – or perhaps the entire world – can compare to Chatuchak Weekend Market. It’s not just a place to shop; it’s an iconic landmark that has grown…
The Price of Freedom: The Selfish Truth Behind Long-Term Travel When you make a choice like we did, it is, at its core, quite selfish. You leave everything and everyone behind – friends, family, colleagues. You step away from the small but significant daily routines that connect you to the life you once knew. We…
Bangkok After Dark: “Welcome to the Jungle” Right in the heart of Bangkok’s Red-light district, we found our base for seven intense days: Hom Hostel. The location was perfect—Starbucks and Burger King on the ground floor, a minimart in the basement, and a small market right outside our door. Here, we could grab anything from…
“Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.”– Suzy Kassem When we first told our family about the long-term journey we were planning, it was like dropping a bomb. The reactions came pouring in: We knew some would be skeptical, but it felt like we were fighting a battle on all fronts. We were in…
The Universe must be really tired of fighting my stubborn heart– Aurora Raine When everything that can go wrong, goes wrong. It’s incredible that we actually made it on this journey because everything that could go wrong did. We knew that the dream of freedom—breaking away from everyday life and traveling to Asia—would require planning…
“One night in Bangkok” … “makes a hard man humble.” Oh yes, we can confirm that. Bangkok with kids is not for the faint of heart. This city swallows you whole, chews you up, and spits you out – confused, sweaty, and completely overwhelmed. Our first encounter with Asia was anything but gentle. It wasn’t…
“The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” – Oprah Winfrey We Actually Did It – I Still Can’t Believe It! A Moment of Gratitude A family backpacking in Asia: Here I stand, coffee in hand, on the small balcony of our condo in Langkawi, Malaysia. The sun shines…
