When I traveled with my family to Jacmel, Haiti last winter, we stayed at the lovely Cap Lamandou hotel. Located just outside the busy downtown area, down a small and quiet road, this hotel is truly a gem and an excellent place to stay when visiting beautiful Jacmel. The Room We booked two rooms for […] Read more…
10 Things to Do in Bangkok
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…
Visiting Wat Pho in Bangkok
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…
Getting a Thai Massage at Health Land
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…
Learning to Cook Thai Food in Bangkok
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…
Visiting the Grand Palace in Bangkok
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…