October 30th-November 3rd, 2010 I wasn’t planning on staying in Singapore this long because it’s expensive compared to the other Southeast Asia countries. But a couch surfer I met and stayed with in Penang was going to be visiting so I came early to meet up with him. We had a good time trying vegan…
This update is long over due!! It’s been a wonderful 2 weeks in Malaysia. Here’s a little of what went down. October 14th Yes, it is smoldering hot here and you can’t be outside for too long. But I love Malaysia. Compared to Thailand it is cleaner, safer, easier to get around, people are nicer,…
Many people have been asking about where I'll be traveling and I guess I should have been more specific with my travel plans. Here is the basic itinerary, which is of course open to change. When you are traveling alone, meeting people from all over the world, sometimes you follow along with other travelers. But…
Cold Fall Nights Call for Spicy Hot Soup! By Meg Claire Chinese Hot Pot soups are a thousand year old tradition. Typically, it’s a fondue-type idea: frozen meats are sliced carpaccio-style and dipped into a pot of hot broth to cook. Truly, you don’t miss the meat at all in this vegan adaptation. Tons…
Friday, October 7th I arrive in Bangkok at 9:30pm after a 2 hour layover in Seoul. The airport is nice and still bustling at that hour. I went ahead and booked a hotel by the airport in advance because I was planning to take a overnight train to Phuket the next day. The hotel, called…
Like every country Japan has it's good side and bad side. Overall, I have really enjoyed my trip here and I'm glad I came. The experience of traveling to another country, stepping out of your comfort zone and the bubble of your usual existence can be very enlightening. I've been challenged in ways that made…