Just over a year ago, I raised $1100 for secondary education in Kenya. So, when I took off to travel, I thought I’d ride the wave, so to speak, and keep at it. I am amazed at the money and support everyone has given to Sole Purpose and most are from people I’ve never even […]
Ahh, is that Lady Gaga on Koh Tao?!
Based on the title, I assume you’re looking to see a photo of Lady Gaga, right? Well, you will. Just a Thai version of her :) Our first night walking around Hat Sai Ree, a lady boy (transvestite in Southeast Asia) was handing out sheets of paper advertising The Queen’s Cabaret. I’m not gonna lie, […]
Love and Loathing in Koh Tao
After my volunteer project in Sangkhlaburi, I stayed with a friend in Bangkok for the night before heading south to reunite with Lauren. After a stressful day of missed transport and a bit of bad luck, we arrived in Koh Tao the next morning. The ferry ride was sunny and we were excited to hit […]
Montage Monday: The Oldest Town in Denmark
On a day trip to Denmark, we stopped in the small town of Ribe. Once a viking town and considered the oldest town in Denmark, Ribe Cathedral dates back to the early 1100s. It’s hard to grasp just how old all of the buildings are. The brick structure pictured is one of my favorites- it’s […]
My 12 Hour Romp in Cairo
Note: I was in Cairo for an overnight layover back in March. I wrote this shortly after and never posted it. Oops. Better late than never? Leaving Rome It was a long day. After spending half a day in Rome’s airport I was off to Cairo. My overnight layover of 15 hours was just too […]
Holiday Traditions? Bourbon Please.
I love the holidays. I love overbearing family, tacky decorations, Christmas music, and baking. Someone recently asked about my family’s traditions. And truth be told, they’re not that much different from everyone else’s. However, my parents moved to rural Kentucky and the Bourbon Capital of the World four years ago, and since then we’ve adapted […]