Travel Diaries
Day-by-day adventures from our journey around the world. Real experiences, honest thoughts, and unforgettable moments from the road.
Khao Sok National Park Tours: Trekking the Ancient Rainforest
We trekked through Khao Sok National Park's ancient rainforest with guide Arm, encountering monkeys, tarantulas, venomous snakes, and swimming in a remote waterfall - one of the oldest jungles on Earth!
Krabi to Khao Sok: Journey to the Jungle
We took a minivan from Krabi's beaches to the ancient rainforest of Khao Sok National Park - trading coastal paradise for jungle adventure!
Railay Beach: Remote Paradise Accessible Only by Boat
We took a longtail boat to Railay Beach - a stunning peninsula accessible only by water, surrounded by dramatic limestone cliffs. From kayaking secluded beaches to discovering the unique Princess Cave, this remote paradise exceeded expectations!
Southern Thailand: First Impressions of Krabi
We left Bangkok for Southern Thailand, traveling by plane and minivan to reach Krabi and Ao Nang Beach. After a full day of transport, we finally arrived at our beachfront hotel ready to explore the famous limestone karsts and beaches!
The Overcrowded Grand Palace: Bangkok's Most Famous Temple
We visited Bangkok's Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew - Thailand's most sacred site. While the architecture was magnificent, the overwhelming crowds of tourists made it nearly impossible to enjoy. Here's what we learned about visiting (and what we'd do differently!).
Shopping in Bangkok: MBK Center and Emporium
We spent a relaxing day by the hotel pool and shopping at Bangkok's famous malls - the upscale Emporium and bustling MBK Center. From luxury brands to bargain electronics, Bangkok is a shopper's paradise!
Last Day in Myanmar: Goodbye to the Golden Land
We were leaving Myanmar after almost a month in one of Southeast Asia's last undiscovered gems. From hot air balloon rides over Bagan to cave exploration in Hpa-An, Myanmar exceeded every expectation!
Back to Yangon: Return to the Big City
We took a VIP bus from Hpa-An back to Yangon - 6 hours of leather seats, onboard entertainment, and more legroom than we needed. Not the most exciting travel day, but the comfort made it bearable!
Hpa-An Adventures: Caves, Karsts, and 400,000 Bats
We hired a motorbike to explore Hpa-An's incredible countryside - climbing Mount Zwegabin's 2,638 steps, discovering massive cave temples, boating through karst landscapes, and witnessing 400,000 bats emerge from Linno Cave at sunset!
Yangon to Hpa-An: Journey to Karst Country
A 6-hour bus ride from Yangon to Hpa-An took us from Myanmar's biggest city to a small rural town surrounded by dramatic karst formations and glorious mountains - the perfect backpacker paradise!
Yangon and the Shwedagon Pagoda: Myanmar's Golden Jewel
We explored Yangon - Myanmar's economic and cultural center. From colonial architecture to modern skyscrapers, bustling markets to the magnificent golden Shwedagon Pagoda at sunset, this vibrant city captured our hearts!
Nyaung Shwe to Yangon
We were already leaving Nyaung Shwe for Yangon - Myanmar's largest city.