No Longer A Thingyan Virgin!
Before leaving Myanmar in August of 2017, I made a promise to a few people to return in 2018 around the time of Thingyan, Myanmar’s New Year Water Festival. I had no set plans to…
Author: Samiyyah
My First Solo Jungle Trek
On November 16th, I completed my first solo jungle trek to the summit of Mount Jasar in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia. The trek was completed by way of trail No. 10, rated as moderate to hard,…
My One Year Travel Anniversary
Today is my one year anniversary and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. I am currently writing from the lounge area of my hostel in Georgetown, Penang Malaysia. As I look…
My First Time Paramotoring
Vang Vieng is known as the little party town in Laos. However, since the party scene is not really my idea of fun I decided to spend some time relaxing and exploring my “happy…
Ten Days of Solitude (Part 2) – My Experience
If you’ve missed part 1, the “Intro to Vipassana” and how I ended up in a “Ten Day Prison” click here. MY JOURNEY BEGINS Day 0 – Friday: Welcome All Registration day! I was excited…
Ten Days of Solitude (Part 1) – Vipassana Meditation
I recently attended and completed my first 10-day Vipassana meditation course from June 23rd to July 4th. The facility, Dhamma Mandala Vipassana Center, is located about 30 minutes outside of the center of Mandalay…
***A Tribute To Swing***
Yesterday evening, April 29th, was a sad moment for me. It was the night day I handed over “Swing” to his new owner. I am certainly not attached to things, at least I try not…
Pi Mai In Kok Phoung Tai Village
One of the best things that came from my time on the Bolaven Plateau (motor bike loop) was my time spent with Mr. Hook and his family in the village of Kok Phoung Tai. In…
Bugs Cafe In Siem Reap
I never thought insects could look so delectable, but this place proved me wrong. After a long drive from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, this past Sunday, I was in the mood for one a…
Hello From Cambodia
Hey Everyone, After crossing the Prek Chak International Border in Cambodia on Monday, from the Ha Tien border in Vietnam, I drove about 32km to Kep and checked into the Tree Top Bungalows. Originally, I…
The Journey
A risk-taking, passionate free-spirit who consciously made the decision to leave it all behind. Rediscovering life through the eyes of Adventure, Love and Simplicity is the epitome of my expedition. I am inviting you to embark upon this journey with me by subscribing to my blog and following me on my social media platforms.