HELLO! It’s me. On the podcast. It’s been WAY too long and frankly, I’m ashamed. I definitely fell hard off the wagon and then into a deep coma… and am now being dispatched from the hospital. I am back! On the wagon! In this week’s episode, I tell some untold (love) stories and catch you … More #89: Untold Stories/Life Update (Pt 1)
These are all from last month, taken on Mateus’ nice camera. He kindly sent them over to me recently, so I thought I’d share. Just a bit of background: I met Adrian, Falko, and Mateus in Vientiane, Laos. I basically approached them on the street and asked if I could join whatever they were doing. … More Overdue Laos Pics
I woke up super hungover. Why did I take those tequila shots!! Ugh. I really need to just stick to beer. Liquor never settles right with me. I’m excited to detox and not drink for a while. I finally got up around 10:30— check out was at 11, so I had to be out of … More 5/2/18: Goodbye Laos, Hello Indonesia
After packing up our stuff, Adrian and I got breakfast down the street at Veranda (highly recommend Mama’s noodle soup!! So delicious), and headed to the dock to catch the 9:30 boat back to Nong Khiaw. This boat trip was much better than the one we took on the way up— it wasn’t crowded at … More 5/1/18: Vegan Buffet In Laos
We woke up around 6:30 on the floor of a balcony in northern Laos. It was admittedly a bit nice to wake up outside to crisp, clean air, but I was also in a lot of discomfort from sleeping on wooden planks the whole night. We decided to go find the owner, Gabriel, to get … More 4/30/18: Hardest Hike Yet: Muang Ngoi, Laos
I decided to go for a run when I woke up. I hadn’t planned on running this morning, especially since I drank quite a bit the night before, but I felt good and wanted to do it. It was really hilly and challenging, which makes sense since Nong Khiaw is a mountain town. At one … More 4/29/18: Rats In Our Bungalow (Muang Ngoi, Laos)
I woke up in the homestay at 7:30, and was pretty much the first one up. Everyone headed over to the breakfast area around 8:15. We saw bananas out on the table, so we each had one. We didn’t see anyone cooking, so we thought that’s all we were having for breakfast and were kind … More 4/28/18: Vegan Travel Isn’t Always Pragmatic (Trekking In Northern Laos, Day 2)
I started the morning with a goodbye: Tim, who I had met on my first day in Nong Khiaw, was leaving to head back to Luang Prabang. It’s always weird when you spend a few days with someone and then say goodbye, knowing you will most likely never see them again. I learned new German … More 4/27/18: Killing Snakes & Eating Cicadas (Trekking In Northern Laos, Day 1)
I woke up and had breakfast at the guesthouse: bread with fruit. During breakfast I talked with Tom, a friend from high school, on the phone. It was really nice and long overdue. I hadn’t talked to him since I left four months ago. Adrian, Tim, Mateus and I left for the 100 Waterfalls trek … More 4/26/18: 100 Waterfalls Trek (Nong Khiaw)
I went for a run at 6:30. It was really picturesque, but also quite challenging. I was running in rolling hills the entire time. A bunch of kids on bicycles were riding to school, and all of them said hi and waved to me as they passed me. It was so adorable. I got breakfast … More 4/25/18: Hardcore Relaxation In Nong Khiaw