Tested and proven, Bangkok is one of the most affordable places in the world to go on relatively spontaneous solo backpacking trips. 7 days, NT$10,000 to cover living, food, transport, and plane ticket. Find out how I pulled it off.
Tag: food
Cultural clashing
Tourist attractions in Shanghai seem to appease the tourists not only with extravagant traditional buildings, but also with a little modern familiarity.
Eating just enough for the city
If you ask anyone who's ever lived in, visited, or even touched New York, they'll probably all tell you one thing: It's expensive. Upon arrival, I've spent more money than I would for a whole month in Bloomington. Even Goodwill and thrift stores, which are usually my safe haven, are much pricier and stricter. (Another … Continue reading Eating just enough for the city
The favorite restaurant
Taiwan is known for the portable eateries you encounter at night markets - the ones who couldn't pass an FDA evaluation if their life depended on it, yet provide the uniquely tasty dish non-reproducible anywhere else on this planet. But there's a hidden gem tucked away in southern Taiwan that is well-lit and sanitized with excellent … Continue reading The favorite restaurant
Random Delicious Spaghetti of the Day
Considering I'm still on lazy holiday mode, I decided to add another "random of the day." Maybe it's because my tummy is still in holiday mode, I either feel hungry or am thinking/talking about food. On our trip to visit our grandparents in northern Indiana, we dropped by the Old Spaghetti Factory for my biannual … Continue reading Random Delicious Spaghetti of the Day
Lena Morris 