Having spent a majority of my early 20’s traveling solo, I’m more than used to being perceived as an “easy target” for scams. It’s hard to run away when you have 17kg on your back, and it’s difficult to make a scene when you’re all by yourself 😅 Corrupt police, mafia taxis, street scammers, I’ve had ...
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#SuitcaseStories: That Time I Accidentally Tried to Check Into a Brothel
Traveling in the age of the internet is pretty sweet. A map is always at your fingertips. Taxies are a tap away. There’s an app for every restaurant, hotel, and tour booking imaginable. But, there’s always human error. In this instance, human error lead to me, a weary 21-year old covered in ...
Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai, Thailand
During my time in Northern Thailand, I had the incredible opportunity to visit the Elephant Nature Park. The Elephant Nature Park is one of several sanctuaries changing the lives of hundreds of abused elephants who were mistreated in Chiang Mai. Why is it important to find an ethical elephant ...