When on an extensive backpacking trip throughout Southeast Asia, it can be nice to see a familiar store or restaurant; however, places like Starbucks or McDonalds seem a bit out of place in the landscape. Joma Bakery and Café, a restaurant that was started in Southeast Asia, has various…

Everybody knows that travel can, at times, be a little too overwhelming; when everything around you is foreign, it can be become disheartening to have no sight or recognition of anything familiar. Bangkok is a great city to regain your balance and enjoy some Western comforts. So, where are…

One of the biggest misconceptions about international travel is that it is expensive. Of course, certain elements of travel are expensive: you can’t get around the high cost of a plane ticket, and everybody has to pay visa expenses. However, when you actually get to SE Asia, the costs…

Let’s face it: Bangkok is a completely overwhelming city. Its sheer size is enough to intimidate tourists in to only exploring the vicinity of Khao San. However, Bangkok can be much more enjoyable if you set your sights on some of the other districts and immerse yourself in the…

For many travelers, it is a welcomed respite any time you get to spend a few days in a modern enough city to get some amenities from home. Traveling, especially long term, can be a little harsh on your health; whether it is falling out of workout routines from…

In Southeast Asia, Penang is known to be a foodie’s heaven. Between the savory local street food and the abundance of delicious western restaurants, it’s not hard to understand why. Georgetown, specifically, is a great place to relax over a cup of coffee and good food at one of…

As every seasoned South East Asian traveler knows, there comes a point when you need a break from curry, fried rice, and street meat; from time to time, you simply crave the tastes and textures and ingredients of back home. Lucky for us, many expats and locals have created…