What Does a 14 Month Around the World Trip Look Like Anyway?
byTravel Plans…So Far With all the awesome of 2014 behind me it is time to look ahead. 2015 will be the biggest year for…
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This Life in Trips Fan Favourite Instagram Photos
byAt the end of 2013, I created 9 New Year’s Resolutions for a Travel Blogger and have vowed to abide by them. 2014 saw huge…
This Life in Trips 2014 Travel Review
byThis Life in Trips 2014 Travel Review Goodbye 2014. A year that was wonderfully awesome and incredibly frustrating all at once. I’m so sad…
Foodie Review – What I ate from Around the World
byOh my. 2014 was a good year for food and This Life in Trips. Cooking classes were taken, dishes were made, delicious delicacies were…
Timbuk2 Snoop Messenger Bag Review
byTimbuk2 Snoop Messenger RTW On my 2014 round the world trip I had the pleasure of taking a couple Timbuk2 bags with me. If…
How I Went From Back Surgery to a Year of Travel
byThinking about taking a year of travel but think your life is too hectic to accommodate such a day dream? Maybe my story can…
8 Myths about Backpacking Around the World
byThere are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to the idea of backpacking around the world. Most conjure up myths as a way…
How to Prepare Vietnamese coffee
byThe first time I went to Vietnam I made the mistake of not bringing back coffee. I would not make this mistake again. On…
Odd/Awesome Chips of Asia
byFancy a Korean boy band with your kimchi flavoured chips? Head to Seoul. How about seaweed flavoured Pringles? Japan’s got you covered. Yes, the…
India via Rickshaw. Who’s with me??
bySo this is interesting. 3 weeks across India via Rickshaw. I will let that sink in for a minute. I was recently approached by…
Quick and Simple Butter Chicken
byMy recent layover in Mumbai has only strengthened my desire to see India – and I hope to follow through with that on my…
Mumbai Airport in 60 Seconds
byAs we touched down at the Mumbai airport I couldn’t help but feel cheated. My first time in India and I was just passing…
How to Make Almost Authentic Vietnamese Salad Rolls
byReturning to Vietnam was a no brainer. Just to have the chance to have some authentic Vietnamese cuisine is worth going out of my…
What I Learned From My Return to Vietnam
byWhen I first visited Vietnam I didn’t know what to expect. It was my first time in Southeast Asia and part of a Vietnam…
Quick and Easy Beef Basil Panang Curry
byI love me some panang curry. Long before my first trip to Thailand the spicy peanut paste was in heavy rotation at my home….
The Oddest Thing in Bangkok is…
byWith all the odd things to see and do in Bangkok, who would have thought the strangest would be a golf course? With…
What saying YES to Travel Really Means
byWhat saying YES to Travel Really Means Traveling is a great way to face your fears or come out of your shell. You will…
Learning To Love Las Vegas
byI will admit, I am not the biggest fan of Las Vegas. In the past I have found it fake, bloated, and overpriced….
Stepping Back in Time with a Visit to The Neon Boneyard
byWant to get a feel of what Las Vegas was like in the early days of the post-war boom? How about when the city…
Life is Beautiful Festival – The Best Music Festival You’ve Never Heard of
byLife is Beautiful – The Best Music Festival You’ve Never Heard of There’s something truly awesome and truly inspiring happening in the most unthinkable…
How to Make a Pumpkin Keg – The Manly Jack o’lantern
byLooking to elevate your Halloween party this year? Maybe you want to offer your guests a little something more grown-up for their trick-or-treat experience?…
My Second Class Train Trip in Thailand
byTaking a train in Thailand was something I have wanted to do since I heard how comfortable they can be. I also love trains…
Chiang Mai Through Instagram
byChiang Mai Through Instagram Chiang Mai is full of culture and good times. It is also as photogenic as it is fun. I packed…
Why You Should Pass on the Golden Triangle Tour in Thailand
byAre you considering the famed Golden Triangle Tour in Thailand? While it’s undoubtedly a popular choice for many travelers, it’s essential to delve deeper…
Why the Night Markets in Chiang Mai are Not to be Missed
byBy the time we arrived in Chiang Mai we were over night markets in Thailand. Much like the churches of Europe and temples of…