After spending 3 blissful, uneventful days on the beach in Phuket, I was ready for some action in Chiang Mai. Lucky me, H and a few others from Doolay Hostel booked seats on my flight and after a much shorter trip to the airport (still about 40 minutes, but this time from the comfort of our…
Passing through Phuket: Sunday Night Market
When I arrived in Phuket, Thailand, I bought my shuttle bus ticket, packed my duffel bag into the back and waited. We waited an eternity in a full van for the driver. I guess I shouldn’t complain as the shared bus is only 200 Thai Baht ($8 Canadian), but after spending 24 hours in…
Hipmunk Hotels: Boutique Hotels Worth a Second Visit in Virginia
As an English Teacher in Korea, I’m often asked for recommendations about where to go and where to stay in the United States. I’m Canadian, but since Korea is such a small countr,y sometimes I think the fact that I’m from an entirely different country gets overlooked. The Commonwealth of Virginia is rich in history….
Massa-man, am I a great cook!
Trazy.com Korea’s #1 Travel Shop sent me to check out Silom Thai Cooking School, and I couldn’t have been more excited!
Hipmunk Tailwind’s Carry On with Bravo TV’s Tour Group Host Brandon Presser
The post below was originally published on Hipmunk’s Tailwind Blog on March 4th, 2016 by KELLY SODERLUND Carry On with Bravo TV’s Tour Group Host Brandon Presser As a travel expert, TV host, and writer, Brandon Presser is no stranger to life on the go. Presser, who has visited more than 100 countries, has penned over 50…
One Night in Bangkok
I wish I had known what an amazing location this actually was, but in the heavy rain and with the drinking ban due to the election, I was very happy to enjoy a lovely meal, a glass of champagne, and a quiet night in my luxurious hotel room.
Hipmunk Hotels: Spring Break in Style in Boca Raton, Clearwater Beach, and Daytona Beach
Image via StockSnap.io by Marc Chouinard When it comes to Spring Break, I like to book a room in which I can relax away from busy party vibes. I also like to book early! You’ll find that when it comes to my very particularly scheduled vacations, I book five or six months ahead of time…
Hipmunk Hotels: The Best Inns In Grand Forks, Duluth, Lansing & More
This post was originally published on May 7th, 2016 by Lexi of They Get Around The Midwest is a great place to visit for a family holiday or short getaway. It’s known for its pretty natural scenery and an abundance of historic churches and art galleries — but there are plenty of hidden gems for…
Seoul Food: Guilty Pleasure
Brunch is an affair enjoyed at leisure with rich food and great company. In fact, one might say that Brunch is my most favourite guilty pleasure.
Candidly Kate: Braving Needles for Botox
I know several people who have had botox and don’t keep it a secret. It’s pretty run-of-the-mill in Seoul, to be candid. When I came into work and mentioned what I did on the weekend one of my colleagues squealed in delight and said “congratulations!”.
Sexual Healing: Teacher gets Tested
Isn’t all sexual behaviour “risky”? I mean, even if you are in a committed relationship now, nearly everyone has baggage. It’s important to look out for your physical (and mental) health as well as that of your partner’s.
Great Spring & Summer Date Spots in Seoul
The blogs I read before coming to Korea all had one particular common post that kind of irks me now that I live here. The majority of them stated that a single, straight woman over the age of 21 or 22 would have a tough time dating.