Today, I went to visit Moo Deng, a baby pigmy hippo was born in July in Thailand. Here’s how my friend and I visited Moo Deng from Bangkok without a car and timed our trip to get the best photos of the viral superstar!
Where to Go in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is the PERFECT travel destination – it’s cheap, safe and absolutely beautiful. Plus, it’s always flip-flop weather! It’s the most common place I get asked about for travel advice. Check out my list of the top six places to visit in Southeast Asia!
Things to do in Bangkok
There’s no denying that Bangkok buzzes with energy—the bustling modern city located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River is filled with towering skyscrapers, ancient temples and vibrant street life. Discover the best things to do in Bangkok, including where to stay and the best places to eat!
Things to do in Thailand
The hardest part of any trip to Thailand is deciding where to go. The choices are endless – the white sandy beaches of the Andaman Coast, indulging in Chiang Mai’s culinary delights, visiting Bangkok’s gleaming Buddhist temples and biking through the 13th-century ruins of ancient Sukhothai.
What to do in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Thailand is one of my many homes. Chiang Mai is where I normally spend my winters and where I just returned after a pandemic hiatus. Whether you’re here for two days or two months, this guide will answer all your questions about things to do, logistics and where to eat!
Where to go (& NOT go) in Vietnam
Like India, Vietnam can be a sensory overload of beauty, complexity and delicious food. Since I visit Vietnam every year for work, I’ve compiled a detailed guide to cover the top destinations, logistics, costs and safety.
How to get to the Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Douc) by Public Bus
One of my favorite days in Vietnam was a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels by public bus. In this post, I cover all the logistics about how to get to the less touristy tunnel Ben Douc by public bus.
Best Things to Do in Singapore
Singapore is a sleek tropical metropolis of high-rise buildings, shaded walkways and spotless public transport. It’s safe, impeccably clean and serves up some of the best food in Southeast Asia. The city-state is also a nature haven with endless greenspaces to explore. Here’s a guide to one of my favorite cities in the region.
Misadventures in Bali
After more than a decade of non-stop travel, I had an epiphany: my life is a Wes Anderson movie filled with awkwardly hilarious moments in beautiful and perfectly symmetrical settings. My trip to Bali was a perfect example!
The Rooster Van
The route to Phu Quoc island in Southern Vietnam was a massive adventure filled with crazy driving, a chain-smoking driver and one noisy rooster that sang like he was at karaoke bar after too many shots of Tequila.