Our last leg of our two-week journey was spent exploring the adventurous side of Thailand in Chiang Mai. We spent four perfect days in the North filled with elephant snuggles, homemade noodle soups, Thai cabaret shows and more shopping than any of our suitcases could take. Although I had a spot of bad luck when…

To be entirely honest, when I decided to make Thailand my first stop in Asia, I had little to no interest in visiting Bangkok. I was much more interested in the stunning beaches and gorgeous hikes than sweating around a crowded, expensive city. Thankfully, my friends felt differently and we booked three days to spend…

Phuket was our first, and my favorite, stop on our two week Thailand vacation. Although even from Europe the flight was grueling, the 20+ hours of travel were well worth the vacation of a lifetime. After months of research and hunting for the best deals in Patong Beach, here’s how we decided to spend our…