From the archive
Stories, films and things I learned along the way. Originally published between 2017 and 2025.
Daily notes · From the archive
The secret Gili Island on Lombok
When I tell people I go to Lombok, they ask me: Where’s that? When I ask them, do you know Bali? I always get a YES!
How I book cheap tickets in Asia
YouTube is full of people who travel in fancy first class seats and enjoy all first class benefits. Well...for most people and amateur travelers like me, this isn't reality at all. Yes, I'm broke, so I need to find the cheapest tickets as possible.
Why I hate to celebrate my birthday
When I'm getting older, I increasingly dislike celebrating my birthday.
What Thai Monks eat -Becoming a Monk Pt. 3-3
A Buddhist monk in Thailand can't just eat whatever and whenever they want. A Buddhist Thai monk has to go on a quest for food. Monks in Thailand go on an alms round to collect their meal.
Thai Monk ordination Ceremony -Becoming a Thai Monk pt 2-3
Thai monk ordination ceremonies are full of traditions. When one wants to become a monk, he has to follow many rituals to undergo the transformation to a monk in Thailand. Apart from both being born in Thailand in the same year, Doong and I've had very different journeys so far.
This was his last lunch ever -Becoming a Thai Monk pt. 1-3
This is the first of three parts in which I follow Phe Dong, who has decided to become a monk. The tattoos on his arm are, soon to be, stories from his past life. Because he has made a decision which will change is life forever.
Gamblin in Laos
This is just a short video about a local girl I met in Laos who is way smarter than I was at 18. If you want to win the game, talent and looks will only get you so far. Hard work and a dose of good luck will get you a long way.
Adventures with my new Laotian friend
This video is about a guy who has two kids. The oldest is a girl, and the youngest is a boy. He has a loving wife.
Bami Kiew, Yellow Noodles in Savannakhet
In Laos, you can eat like a king for under $2 USD. It will buy you a huge bowl of BAMI KIEW.
This guy is awesome!
This is a travel story. This is Moon. He’s the lobby boy/concierge/hero of Savan Cafe in Savannakhet Laos.
Best place to stay in Savannakhet, Laos
I've added the link to the booking.com page for Savan Cafe to the description so you can save a lot of time. Also, if you book through this link you will help out a fellow traveler (me) with a small commission without any extra costs. http://www.booking.com/hotel/la/savan-cafe-39.html?aid=1300577&no_rooms=1&group_adults=1&room1=A *Note: I've not been paid to make this video. Though, if you want me to make a video for you, please send me a dm.
Laos Hangover Cures: Khao Piak Sen
After a long night drinking, I was desperately in need of something to cure my hangover. My friend Thuan wanted to show me some real Lao breakfast, which we tried to use to cure our hangovers. Close to his house, in Savannakhet Laos, there was an excellent restaurant who just had the thing to fix our hangovers.