Tag Archives: backpacking

Northern Thailand Accommodations

Posted on August 12, 2015 by juliamenn

**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 | Leave a comment

Phnom Penh Hostel Rundown

Posted on July 8, 2015 by juliamenn

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 | Leave a comment

When Failure is Looming

Posted on June 8, 2015 by juliamenn

Something I’ve been struggling with the past week is a sense of failure about this trip. People have said how brave and adventurous I am for doing this, but all I see is how much money I’m spending compared to … Continue reading →

Posted in Tips, Travel, Vietnam | Tagged Adventure, Agatha Christie, backpacking, caving, Dark Cave, failure, fun, guilt, money, mud pit, mud pit party, Orient Express, Paradise Cave, phong nha, pinching pennies, posh, saving money, stop the fear, struggle, vietnam adventures, ziplining | 3 Comments

The Inner Workings of Harry Harvey (AKA – What’s in My Pack?)

Posted on April 11, 2015 by juliamenn

After a half dozen hours, and trips to 4 different sports/camping stores in NYC, I am over-whelmedly pleased to introduce you to my pack, Harry Harvey. (Funny story – I had a nightmare last night that I got to JFK … Continue reading →

Posted in SEA, Tips, Travel | Tagged backpack, backpacking, Budget, budget travel, EMS, Kode 32, osprey, RFID, TSA | 6 Comments

Cellphones, Backpacks, and Following Your Heart

Posted on March 24, 2015 by juliamenn

I know countless people who backpack and travel around the world for months, or even years, at a time. I know it’s do-able. But goodness, is it overwhelming! I’ve spent myriad hours staring at a glowing computer screen trying to … Continue reading →

Posted in SEA, Travel | Tagged Adventure, autumn elizabeth, backpack, backpacking, boat, cell phones, choices, decision making, farpoint 55, follow your heart, indecision, iphone, just choose, motivation, opportunities, osprey, practical knowledge, sim cards, start going, tiny buddha, visas, wayfarer 70 | 3 Comments

One Way Ticket…

Posted on March 18, 2015 by juliamenn

It’s time I told the world – I’m headed to South East Asia for four months to travel, adventure, explore, and experience life and new cultures. This change has been a long time in coming, but I couldn’t be happier … Continue reading →

Posted in SEA, Travel | Tagged A Little Adrift, Adventure, backpacking, Bali, Buddha, Budget, budget travel, Cambodia, Change, Culture, Dirt Biking, elephant nature park, Elephants, Food, Heat, hostels, Indonesia, Journey, Jungles, Katherine Hathaway, Kayaking, Laos, Monsoon, New Culture, New Year, Noodles, SEA, Shannon O'Donnell, South East Asia, Squat Toilets, Temples, Thailand, Travel, Vietnam, Water Festival, Zip Lining | 5 Comments

Tag Archives: backpacking

Northern Thailand Accommodations

Phnom Penh Hostel Rundown

When Failure is Looming

The Inner Workings of Harry Harvey (AKA – What’s in My Pack?)

Cellphones, Backpacks, and Following Your Heart

One Way Ticket…

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