Full disclosure: the Hangover 2 formed almost all of my pre-arrival perception of Bangkok. Thankfully, that was not my experience. I came to Bangkok to eat and get cheap massages. I succeeded on both counts, and was pleasantly surprised by the rest of what Bangkok had to offer. My first full day was spent sightseeing: the palace, Wat Poh, Arun Wat. Everything was so shiny that it was hard to see…
I love my FiveFingers. I think anyone who knows me already knows this, but since I'm travelling and trying to get better about blogging, the world is getting this post. Hiking to Lantau Peak in Hong Kong Reasons FiveFingers are Awesome Travel Shoes: 1. They keep your feet much cooler than sneakers but are much sturdier than flip flops. 2. You can wash them in the shower. 3. Given that outside…
Cal, the master of promoting all things Cal, wanted to me to clarify that this week in Hong Kong is not actually part of my sabbatical, but rather, my sabbatiCal. (He's been letting me crash on his couch so I'm not in a position to deny this request). Now onto slightly less Cal related things...Given that I really needed a chance to recharge after a hectic couple of months, easing into…
After a year or so of growing restless I finally took the plunge and decided to get out of DC. This was a tough decision because I actually like DC. Of all the cities I have traveled to, DC has always felt the most comfortable and home like to me. I didn't dislike my job, friends, or life in general. The problem was that for the past three years I have…