Before I give you the full scope on Smith Suites, I need to tell you an important story. Ready? Here goes. Once upon a time on a cold Toronto Sunday in 2015, I numbed my sadness by binge reading one of my favourite FIRE bloggers. For context, that year was a rough one for me; I felt as if I lost ... Read More about Smith Suites Chiang Mai | How a $425 apartment made a year of travel possible
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Wondering What To Eat In Seoul? Try These 10 Affordable Dishes!
I love love LOVE Korean food, so you can only imagine my excitement when I learned that my trip to Asia would involve a two-day trip to Korea (yes I know, too short) in Seoul. I was hoping to stop by Seoul again during my year of travelling, but unfortunately, it wasn't possible (boo). So what’s a ... Read More about Wondering What To Eat In Seoul? Try These 10 Affordable Dishes!
What’s It Like At The Blue Spur Bed And Breakfast New Zealand
We visited a small town called Hokitika during our month long trip to New Zealand. Hokitika was a stop for us as we made our way up from Mount Cook to pass through Punakaiki, Wharariki Beach, Nelson, and Picton before touring the North Island. Since this town had a population of 3,000 during our ... Read More about What’s It Like At The Blue Spur Bed And Breakfast New Zealand
Why This Is The Best Route From Sukhothai To Chiang Mai
After starting our two-month trip beginning on the southern beaches of Thailand, we took the train to go to our last destination: Chiang Mai. Little did we know at the time, Chiang Mai would become our home away from home. After spending three weeks in Chiang Mai, we came back to spend another three ... Read More about Why This Is The Best Route From Sukhothai To Chiang Mai
A Great Stay At The Trendy YHA Queenstown Lakefront NZ Hostel
A visit to the South Island of New Zealand is not quite the same without stopping by Queenstown. Because we were on a tight budget during our year of travel, we went with YHA Queenstown because we could at the very least book a private room. The ambiance at the YHA Queenstown Lakefront NZ ... Read More about A Great Stay At The Trendy YHA Queenstown Lakefront NZ Hostel
World Nomads Travel Insurance Review | Everything You Need To know
When I was planning for my big trip to Asia, I was at a lost on what kind of travel insurance to get. After doing extensive research, World Nomads was the most recommended travel insurance. But most of the articles were written by Australians, Europeans or Americans. I couldn’t find any articles ... Read More about World Nomads Travel Insurance Review | Everything You Need To know
Should You Stay At The Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai?
During my year of travel, I planned on staying in Japan for over a month. As you probably know, Japan is one of the most expensive places to visit. In talking to friends, family and researching the internet, the consensus was to budget around USD 250 a night for a hotel. I don’t know about you, but ... Read More about Should You Stay At The Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai?
What To Expect At The Annual Chiang Mai Flower Festival
If you’ve been to Thailand, you’ll notice that Chiang Mai is different from the rest of the country. No, it may not have beaches, but it has everything else you can imagine. From diverse culture to hip cafes, this former capital of the Lanna kingdom is called the “rose of the north” by locals ... Read More about What To Expect At The Annual Chiang Mai Flower Festival