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Buriram Province Thailand- A Guide to Life in Isan Country
Buriram Province Thailand is known as Isan country and is very rural with plenty to do for the solo traveler. Read on to find out more...

Jennifer Varner
Dec 18, 20224 min read


Oh Koh Lanta! One of Thailand's Most Mysterious Islands
Koh Lanta is about 85 kilometers south of Krabi, just south of the Andaman Coast. There are 2 main ways to get to this tropical island. One is to take a ferry from neighboring destinations or by vehicle. You can fly to the Krabi airport and rent a car or hire a driver if you want the most direct route from Bangkok.

Jennifer Varner
Dec 17, 20226 min read


Life Aboard a Liveaboard in Thailand
A liveaboard is a scuba vessel with sleeping quarters, a place to eat, a briefing area, and a diving deck to prepare equipment. It is the best way to experience the remote dive sites in the Similan Islands.

Jennifer Varner
Apr 7, 20225 min read


The Journey to the Other Side of the World
On November 10th, 2021, I packed my bags, said goodbye to my family and friends, and headed to the airport. I had gone to REI the weekend before and bought a Cotopaxi medium-sized backpack, a smaller carry-on bag, and a neck pillow and weighted eye pillow.

Jennifer Varner
Mar 24, 20224 min read


So.... Why Thailand???
Thailand... It's literally the other side of the world from Boise, Idaho. I had been to Mexico many times and could get home in 8 hours if I needed. I also considered spending the winter in Belize or Costa Rica, but that seemed too easy. I am the type of person who doesn't commit to a lot, but once I do, I am all in and go big. I traveled around the world at the age of 20 and was always fascinated with Southeast Asia. I heard Bali was reopening and looked into that, but it w

Jennifer Varner
Mar 18, 20222 min read


Elephants in Thailand
At a sanctuary, the elephants are not chained up, and there is no riding on them. Ask locals about which places are ethical and take good care of their elephants.

Jennifer Varner
Jan 15, 20223 min read


Motorbikes in Thailand- To Rent or Not to Rent??
So should you rent a motorbike in Thailand? If you have a driver's license and know how to ride a bike, I say yes… or at least try it! If th

Jennifer Varner
Jan 11, 20224 min read
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