17 May
Dalat to Hoi An

**I am having issues with Wordpress again and cannot add any more photos. Updates to come later** Dalat and the Art of Motorcycle MaintenanceSo I believe I've mentioned how David's bike hasn't been doing so hot...

28 Apr
The Cameron Highlands

Tanah RataA very hungover (or possibly still drunk?) me dragged Aaron into a taxi and then onto a bus for the long ride to the Cameron Highlands. It took about six hours, and while it was a beautiful ride, I was much too nauseous to...

05 Apr
Highlights of Kuala Lumpur

As my plane began its decent into Kuala Lumpur International Airport a pleasant female voice with a light British accent announced over the intercom: "Welcome to Malaysia. Please be informed that drugs and violence are prohibited and will result in severe punishment." And a couple of minutes...

11 Mar
Angkor What?

Angkor WatCris, Feli, and I arrived in Siem Reap after dark. We headed for Chill Backpacker Hostel, where Feli had stayed previously, and met up with Cris's friend from Brazil, Atamar. We ended up staying across the street for $3 per person for the night...

09 Mar
Camping Koh Rong

Just a brief interlude here: I am writing about Angkor Wat and Phnom Penh separately since I only spent one day in each place, so there is a brief gap in my story. Sorry! I promise it's less long and boring this way! Wow. Just...

09 Feb
Savannakhet, Pakse, and the Southern Loop

It was hard to get into the swing of things after leaving the Green Climber's Home. I kept thinking, 'I could just stay. Why not? There are so many things I still want to do!' But  life moves forward  and the rest of me was...

08 Feb
Green Climber’s Home, Part 2

Climbing, climbing, and more climbing. Socializing. Card games and Speedminton. Yoga, acro, slack lining. Occasional bonfires, music, and deep conversations between different languages and cultural backgrounds. Life is easy at Green Climber's Home. Vividly painted butterflies follow you up steep routes, and the biggest challenges are...

20 Jan
Green Climber’s Home

I wake up in the mornings to the sound of birds trilling. Occasionally, there is a truck honking or a herd of goats or cows crashing through the brush. They stand in front of my tent for a moment and we stare each other down...

08 Jan
Starter Course in Thai Food

I love food. For those of you who don't know me, I base a lot of my travel around food. I prefer to eat local dishes, I want to learn what locals like and how they cook. I've always loved it! I particularly enjoy Asian...