Bike San Francisco

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The first settlers stumbled upon San Francisco in 1769, however the city’s history didn’t really take off until 1849 when gold was discovered in northern California. From 1848 to 1849 the city’s population exploded from 1,000 to 20,000 people all …

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The Best Burrito in San Francisco

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One of my favorite foods has always been Mexican. Living in San Francisco, before making the move abroad, I searched high and low to find the best burrito the City had to offer. My search took me all over, through …

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Today’s Traveler – Jessie Festa

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In ‘Today’s Traveler’ I’ll introduce you to a world traveler. Get to know them, learn what makes them tick and why they love to travel. Meet Jessie Festa, the traveler behind Jessie on a Journey. She created her site not …

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6 Must Do Activities in Phatthalung

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The southern province of Phatthalung is not typically included on ‘to see’ lists of most Thai and foreign travelers in Thailand. Searching for an authentic Thai experience, I did some research and found a handful activities here that certainly fit …

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Bangkok to Phatthalung – Day 3

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The final leg of the “Road to Phatthalung” was the shortest of my trip so far. Covering just 212 km I felt I could give myself a break from the early morning wake-up calls. By the time I packed, gassed …

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Bangkok to Phatthalung – Day 2

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6am came early on day two as I prepared for what was shaping up to be the longest day of the trip on the iron horse. From Baan Krut, on the Gulf of Thailand, to Krabi, on the Andaman Sea …

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Bangkok to Phatthalung – Day 1

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It was a cool Bangkok morning as I filled up the gas tank before heading out of town. Hoping to get a head start on traffic and the heat, I was officially on the road at 6:13am. Day one of …

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Today’s Traveler – Susan Shain

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In ‘Today’s Traveler’ I’ll introduce you to a world traveler. Get to know them, learn what makes them tick and why they love to travel. Meet Susan Shain, the seasonal travel job guru and traveler behind the Travel Junkette. Knowing …

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Tripppin Through Phnom Penh

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Pictures can say 1,000 words and sometimes even more. Video, on the other hand, can make you feel like you’re a part of the action. On a recent trip, a few friends and I took a rather non-traditional cultural dive …

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Bike Riding in Bangkok

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Before Bangkok became the concrete jungle it is today it was known as ‘The Venice of the East.’ Splicing off the Chao Phraya River were waterways and small canals, which for centuries were the city’s main transportation and commerce network. …

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