JoannaJan 15 minJingle Bell I really did love Luang Prabang, but after spending an entire week there... I was broke and more than a little bit bored. The boutique...
JoannaDec 30, 202310 minBoutiqueOne thing I have noticed in my short time in Southeast Asia is that everyone is very comfortable tossing the word ‘boutique’ out & about....
JoannaDec 26, 20236 minLand of a Million ElephantsDid you know that Laos used to be called 'The Land of a Million Elephants?'
JoannaDec 21, 20238 minBlood & Tea & MeThe day finally came when I had to move out of my HappyNest. On the date of my departure, I was still the only one in my dorm... and as I...
JoannaDec 19, 202310 minBlue & WhiteWith the accommodation fiasco sorted, I stayed true to my (new) word and planned to be in Chiang Rai for arrival on the 13th. I was...
JoannaDec 16, 202311 minThe Rose of the NorthI don't know if it's just me... but I find an abnormal amount of people here are dressed the same. Seriously. It's a real thing....
JoannaDec 13, 202310 minDeath RailwayEveryone is probably wondering... "What ever happened to that airline cuffuffle you had while you were in the Philippines?" Does everyone...
JoannaDec 10, 20235 minLost in the JungleAs I mentioned before, I desperately needed to balance out the chaos with the calm. Boracay had been lovely, but it was time to move on....
JoannaDec 8, 20238 minSand & Selfies & SharksIf there is anything I was NOT on the tiny island of Boracay, it was lazy. I walked everywhere. Knee, be damned. If I was bored at all,...
JoannaNov 28, 20235 minTraffic & the Steel StallionI was feeling kinda brave... so I rented a moped. That's a lie actually. I'm never usually feeling too brave. The truth? I needed to get...
JoannaNov 24, 20238 minJoanna Two TwoI was ready to leave the Burgos. I was craving civilization and more than just one oatmeal restaurant down the road. I needed to get out...
JoannaNov 20, 20239 minLook More LocalThe day had come! I was officially en route to the Philippines. I have to admit it... I was quite delighted. The Philippines had always...