How not to make a freckled traveller feel welcome in your country
I have an abundance of freckles. Growing up, I knew some of the other children found them curious or abhorrent, as they stared at my skin or alienated me during playground games. My mum comforted me when I cried, telling me (as she still does to this day) that I am blessed with beauty spots [...]
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Thailand – The Climber’s Shangri-La
Southeast Asia has, for years, and for many reasons, been a top travel destination for the young and adventurous. For starters, apart from the plane ticket required to actually get to the region, it is one of the least expensive places to go. Full meals start around 2 USD, hostel rooms for 5, and [...]
My First “Real” Adventure
Looking at my last three or four years of travel, I’m amazed how far I’ve come as a traveler (Moscow, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Colombia, Vancouver, Mexico City, and more). I’m jealous of children that grow up traveling and can’t wait to one day tote my children around on amazing adventures. However, my mom hated travel. [...]
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Turns out avoiding a career helped me find one…
In 2008, I had finished university and was meant to be (according to all the post-graduation ‘what to do now’ and ‘welcome to the rest of your life’ guides) on my way to my first career, maybe my own home, a pet? a family? Commitment. The problem was that in 2008, none of that sounded [...]
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Living in the middle of nowhere
One of the great things about traveling is the opportunity to find places as different as possible from your home. I’ve lived in and around cities my whole life, from London to New York to Washington DC, so for me, living in the middle of nowhere is about as different as it gets. In 2008, [...]
Thailand–Foodland
Hello, I’m Anna, contributing poster. I will be posting biweekly from Australia, but before I arrived in the land of Oz I made a quick jaunt to Thailand. I look forward to being part of the Go Girl family and hope you all enjoy my musings later from Australia! Anna ——– Thailand has golden temples, [...]
Where are the American RTW Travelers???
Where are the American RTW Travelers??? By Lillie Catch more of her adventures at http://lmarshallworld.blogspot.com Because so many of the spectacular temples in Bangkok are along the river, a night boat along the Chao Phraya is a feast for the eyes… and a feast for the belly, too, if you opt for the dinner cruise. [...]
TIGER TEMPLE
TIGER TEMPLE By Lillie Catch more of her adventures at http://lmarshallworld.blogspot.com Note to my sweet Mother: This article recounts another thing that SEEMS terrifying and dangerous, but is actually a very well-regulated and safe Thai tourist mecca. Don’t be worried! The woman’s tiny, tan hand holds yours protectively. The dusty walls of Tiger Canyon slope [...]
Elephants, a Leopard Cub, and the River Kwai
Elephants, a Leopard Cub, and the River Kwai By Lillie Catch more of her adventures at http://lmarshallworld.blogspot.com My mind is blown by the supreme machine that is the Thai tourist industry. For varying prices between 2000 Baht ($65) and much less, a visitor to Bangkok can construct any permutation of day excursion… and the result [...]
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Discovering Pai
Discovering Pai By Marianne Thailand loves their king a lot. You won’t go into any building, or enter any town without seeing his portrait. Every year on December 5th the entire country celebrates his birthday meaning a three-day weekend and a good reason to check out a new town. My choice: Pai. I’d been told [...]
