Yesterday, I contacted an organization called Hanoi Free Private Tour Guide at my hotel's recommendation, signing myself up for a half-day walking tour of theirs that supposedly occurs every morning at 9am, which would take me around Hanoi's Old Quarter. This is not at all the tour I ended up going on, but that was …
Today, I went to visit two of the most popular attractions in Chiang Rai: the White Temple and the Black House. I started off by taking the public bus to the White Temple for 20 baht, which was a 30 minute-long trip. Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)The Chiang Rai-born artist Chalermchai Kositpipat designed this temple, …
Pretty much everything that I've done during my trip so far has been extremely touristy. I figured that today, my last full day spent in Chiang Mai, was the day to change that. Though I hadn't heard of it before coming to Chiang Mai, a couple of people have raved to me about the Monk's …
Doi Suthep is a mountain just west of Chiang Mai. This mountain is also a national park and contains waterfalls, villages, a royal palace, and a beautiful temple, all of which make it a perfect half-day trip. Wat Phra That Doi SuthepMy primary destination for the day was Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (generally just …
I made it to Bangkok! I got to my hostel around noon today, and was determined not to do so much as lie down when I got there, knowing that I would absolutely fall asleep the moment my head hit the pillow. (I've successfully made it until nighttime before going to sleep. Who needs jet …
Journeying Jasmine 