by Susie | May 14, 2017 | Cambodia, CITY GUIDES, Travel
Everything I’d heard and read online had me believing I’d dislike Phnom Penh and want to leave right away. While it wasn’t my favourite city to explore, I am glad I began my time in Cambodia here as it gave me an appreciation for the Khmer...
by Susie | Mar 7, 2017 | CITY GUIDES, Travel, TRAVEL TIPS & ADVICE, Vietnam
I was prepared to write Vietnam off as not a great country for me and head to Cambodia early. Hoi An changed all of that for me. I absolutely loved my stay and could have easily stayed another week. The cute cafes, the beautiful lanterns, and wonderful people hade me...
by Susie | Mar 2, 2017 | CITY GUIDES, Da Nang, Travel, Vietnam
Write a blog post about a TV show themed hostel in Da Nang, when I’ve never actually watched said TV show? Challenge accepted! (side note: you know your show is a cult hit when even those who haven’t watched the show know the running gags) How I Met Your...
by Susie | Feb 15, 2017 | CITY GUIDES, Pai, Thailand, Travel
Pai, a small town in Northern Thailand seems to be on every backpacker’s list these days. Although I’d spent more time down South than I’d planned, I knew I wanted to see the town even if only for 4 days. From Ubon Ratchathani, I took a 16 hour night...
by Susie | Feb 5, 2017 | CITY GUIDES, Koh Phayam, Thailand, Travel
Although Koh Phayam is not known as a party island, there’s still plenty to do at night. There’s usually one “go to” party every night, you just have to ask where it is. Not being a huge partier, I typically chose to stay in and hang out with...
by Susie | Feb 2, 2017 | CITY GUIDES, Koh Phayam, Thailand, Travel
Ahh, Thai food, how I love thee. I had so much delicious food I hardly know where to start! Ok, that’s a lie. I definitely need to start with Cha-Chai’s. Cha-Chai’s Only a 10 minute walk or 2-minute scooter ride away, this restaurant quickly became...