Explore the World: Solo Travel Tips | My Crush on the World 6/6

I'm going where the sun keeps shining, through the pouring rain.
Going where the weather suits my clothes.

Banking off of the northeast winds, sailing on a summer breeze
And skipping over the ocean like a stone.

Henry Nilsson

Joanna

Jan 1, 20245 min read

Jingle 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...

Joanna

Dec 30, 202310 min read

One thing I have noticed in my short time in Southeast Asia is that everyone is very comfortable tossing the word ‘boutique’ out & about....

Joanna

Dec 26, 20236 min read

Did you know that Laos used to be called 'The Land of a Million Elephants?'

Joanna

Dec 25, 202310 min read

The Slow Boat from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang. Rite of passage or absolute nightmare?

Joanna

Dec 21, 20238 min read

The 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...

Joanna

Dec 19, 202310 min read

With 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...

Joanna

Mar 19, 20235 min read

Exploring the island of Zakynthos... The ferries in Greece are exasperating. Seriously. Anyone that enjoys even the most imperceptible...

Joanna

Dec 22, 20229 min read

Free at last! I'm free at last! Thank God, Almighty, I'm free at last! I breathed the true sigh of spoiled brat relief as I walked out of...

Joanna

Nov 23, 20215 min read

So that was it… the finale for Costa Rica. It just seemed like such an abrupt ending to a somewhat incredible month-long adventure. It...