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Road Trippin with Grandma- California to North Dakota: Part 1

When you think of a stereotypical Grandma, images of white hair and gentle frailty, a woman knitting peacefully from a rocking chair in front of the television, who speaks softly and offers you endless helpings of food and has a back stock of Werther’s hard candies on hand ready to be doled out by the plenty to any passerby, come to mind– at least that’s what … Continue reading Road Trippin with Grandma- California to North Dakota: Part 1

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Budget Travel, Extended Stay, featured, International Travel, Thailand, Travel, Travel Journal

Pai Poem; And a brief overview of some of my favorite spots

  Life in PAI full of LOVE Time warp pulling you in for a gentle hug Laid back It’s island time in the mountains Sunsets burn and glow Touch the aching parts of my soul A slow and subtle descent Into the inner workings of the mind Tap tap tapping into what’s been overlooked So faint within the veil of fog and smoke It can … Continue reading Pai Poem; And a brief overview of some of my favorite spots

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Budget Travel, Extended Stay, featured, Thailand, Travel

Riding the BTS in Bangkok

  When I was first heading to Bangkok a few weeks ago several people detoured me from using the metro system– explanations of everything being in Thai, and a high likelihood of missing your stops and having no clue because they are seldom announced in English and other seemingly overwhelming deterrents flowed. I’m here to tell you the BTS Sky Train is awesome!! It’s clear … Continue reading Riding the BTS in Bangkok

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Budget Travel, Extended Stay, Thailand, Travel, Visa Run

Thai Visa Run: Epic Fail 2016

***For readers who have stumbled across this post in search of guidance about Visa runs from Thailand to the Mae Sai border of Myanmar and don’t want to scroll through my exhaustive experiential narrative, just read here to find out what I learned     On Friday morning while having breakfast at Thien art cafe in Pai in the north of Thailand I had this … Continue reading Thai Visa Run: Epic Fail 2016

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A Brief Rundown of Resort Bars and Views on Koh Phangan

For those of you who plan to come to Koh Phangan, Thailand which, if you like yoga, island vibes, beautiful beaches and tropical weather, (and of course the popular full moon party, which I’ve yet to check out but sounds pretty hectic!) then I absolutely recommend experiencing at least once in your life– here is a list of some of the restaurants, beach bars and … Continue reading A Brief Rundown of Resort Bars and Views on Koh Phangan

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Budget Travel, Extended Stay, Fashion, International Travel, Koh Phangan, shopping, Thailand, Travel

I Died & Went to Thai Dye Heaven

My friend Jaya took me to some of her favorite shopping spots in Thong Sala the other day and I don’t know what else to say other than I died and went to tie dye heaven! My favorite spot was Ban Fashion on Taladmai Rd. and the woman running the shop was so sweet and helpful. I took photos of some of what I got … Continue reading I Died & Went to Thai Dye Heaven

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Relaxing Into “Island Time”

….why would you want to live a life that was less than devotional art? For your own sake, for the sake of all beings, for God’s sake, wouldn’t you rather relax open as love’s offering than contract in stress and subjective confusion? Even if you were cooking dinner for yourself, alone in your house, why move as less than love’s open dance while offering your … Continue reading Relaxing Into “Island Time”

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