Adventures of a girl on a budget
When I lived in Thailand for two years, I had the chance to do a lot of traveling in South East Asia. The beauty of traveling in that part of the world is how cheap everything is! Flights, hotels, and tourist activities will never cost you as much as traveling through America or Europe. I was fortunate enough to visit many countries, and journeyed from Bali and even as far as Hong Kong. While I still have a lot to explore there (China and India, I’m looking at you!), I hope these posts inspire you to plan a trip and have a budget-adventure of your own!
Bangkok is a vibrant city filled with wonderful temples, palaces, and culture. Check out my list of 10 things to see and do while visiting this one of a kind city in Thailand! And if you are interested in reading an article I wrote on the best neighborhoods to stay in when visiting, check it […] Read more…
In Thailand, the predominant religion is Buddhism, which means that temples, or wats, abound. Because there are so many temples, it cn be hard for visitors to know which ones to visit. The largest and oldest temples in Bangkok, Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is one of these temples. The Temple Located […] Read more…
Before coming to Thailand, I had heard of the famous thai massages that were available everywhere for very cheap. I love getting massages, so I was super excited to find a spa that would meet all my expectations. The Spa Having gotten a recommendation for Health Land from several people, I decided to check it […] Read more…
One of my favorite activities in Bangkok was my visit to a Thai cooking school for an afternoon class! I had an interest in learning how to cook some of my favorite Thai dishes since I will be living here for at least a year and found recommendations on this particular cooking class through TripAdvisor. […] Read more…
If you do one thing in Bangkok, it should be to visit the Grand Palace. It is one of the most recognizable symbols of Thailand and is a magnificent, beautiful structure that is sure to take your breath away. The Grand Palace Built in 1782 by King Rama I, the Grand Palace became the royal […] Read more…
Most people have a floating market on their ‘To Do’ list when visiting Thailand, especially Bangkok. While the most well known floating market is Damnoen Saduk, it has become overrun with tourists and scammers. For a more authentic floating market experience, the Amphawa Floating Market is your best bet. The Market The Amphawa Floating Market […] Read more…