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Author Archives: juliamenn
The Cock, The Pig, and The Snake
I had been wanting to do a silent meditation retreat in Thailand, but wasn’t sure how much I’d get out of it, as many people said they received virtually no instructions beyond “Just focus on your breath.” If I was … Continue reading
Friendship, Friendship, Just the Perfect Blendship
It wasn’t until recently that I began to realize the beauty and importance of good friends in my life. When I was away, I loved being alone – indeed, it was much needed. But my eyes were also opened to … Continue reading
Notes About Thailand
After traveling for a few weeks, I’ve learned quite a number of new things about this country I’m traversing. 1. Wounds take forever to heal Even if it’s just a pimple you popped or a small scrape you got along … Continue reading
Posted in SEA, Thailand
Tagged Adventure, bugs, Bum Gun, cicada, crickets, eggs, Food, gross, Laos, meat on a stick, motorbike, motorbike accident, Street Food, Street Meat, sweat, tamarind, Thai Tattoo, universal food, Warheads, wounds
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Crazy Horse Crag
On this trip I want to push myself into new experiences and adventures, try things that normally I’d avoid, take the plunge and get the blood pumping again. I decided to get things rolling by going rock climbing – something … Continue reading
Posted in SEA, Thailand, Travel
Tagged Adventures, badass, Caves, Chiang Mai, crazy horse crag, figure eight knots, lunch, Mountains, physical, rappelling, rock climbing, Thailand
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Northern Thailand Accommodations
**I was in Bali for a month where wifi never worked, hence the quietness of Curious Traveler Travelogues for such a stretch. I’ve been writing all along the way, so many of these are written as if they just happened … Continue reading
Posted in Pai, SEA, Thailand
Tagged accommodation, backpacking, budget travel, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Circus Hostel, guesthouses, hostels, housing, Imperial Mae Ping Hotel, Julie's Guesthouse, Libra Guesthouse, Mercy Hostel, Pai, SEA, Thailand, Travel
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Phnom Penh Hostel Rundown
One Stop Hostel Price: $7 dorm (female 8 bed) Breakfast: $2-$2.50 Staff: Very friendly. Lots of options for tours and tickets onwards. They even have a board where you can sign up to share a tuk-tuk to the Killing Fields.
Posted in Cambodia, SEA
Tagged backpack, backpacking, Cambodia, Drifter, hostels, Phnom Penh
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Cambodia – The Adventure Begins
I am in Cambodia! I took a boat from Chau Doc, Vietnam up to Phnom Penh via the Mekong Delta. It was a fantastic, relaxing trip – so much nicer than bus.
Posted in Cambodia, SEA, Travel
Tagged Adventure, Border, Buddha, Cambodia, fleece, foreigner fee, Gloria Jeans, Gloria Jeans Coffee, I'm On A Boat, Legends, maps, Mekong Delta, money, Nachos, Phnom Penh, plans, puppies, SEA, Vivas, Wat Phnom, Wats
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Vietnam Retrospective
This is my last night in Vietnam. I have traveled an entire, beautiful, wonderful country in 30 days. Pretty cool.
Same Same, But Different
The more I travel, the more I find myself tickled when I realize how much we are all alike. Humanity. That strange, fickle beast. There are good and ill-intentioned people in every country; those who will go out of their … Continue reading
Posted in Musings
Tagged but different, friendship, goodwill, hilltribe, humanity, love, same same, smile, universal
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