Author name: Jacki

One night in Bangkok

“Curiousity Killed the Cat” Bangkok Nightlife is gross. Very gross. At least the touristy parts. I could have told you that the first time I stepped foot in the city. Besides the middle aged lone white males that wander the streets, I’m just not a fan of visiting big cities while abroad. But I thought […]

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Daytime in Bangkok

Dutch Expat & Thai Massage At our Hostel is an Information desk. A Guy & A girl from Denmark have been here for 2 years with their established tourism business called Jysk Tourism. They set up their business in many surrounding countries, answering questions at front desk, in hopes you buy a package from there.

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Classic Chinese Melodies

 Teresa Teng “The Moon Represents my Heart” This is the music that played on cassette tapes growing up. These were the Classic chinese melodies overheard at my Parent’s & Grandparent’s parties. We ignored these chinese songs and instead, listened to our walkmen of Marky Mark or New Kids on the Block. As first generation

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Children of the Pyre, a Documentary on Varanasi

  Children of The Pyre is a documentary showing the compelling real-life story of children living and working in India. It’s a self-narrative of 7 extraordinary children who make their living out of the dead in Manikarnika, the busiest cremation ground in India. This is based in Varanasi, India. I actually experienced the dozens of burning

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The Movie: Religulous

“Religulous” is a combination of the words ‘Religion’ & ‘Ridiculous’. It’s not scripted, nor is it much of a documentary, as it is simply a compilation of interviews with religious individuals. Those interviewed tend to be of the more extreme though. From the same director as Borat, Larry Charles (staff writer of Seinfeld) delivers an

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“Pura Vida”

In August of 2007, I had my first backpacking experience through Costa Rica. That was the trip which decided my fate that I’d live my life happiest as a grungy globe backpacker & hostel hopper. Costa Rica ranks top 5 in the world for being the most Environmentally friendly, 95% in Literacy rate (high among

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Backpacking Costa Rica in 7 Days

Costa Rica has developed a TON since I went backpacking with 4 girlfriends back in 2007. Though massive resorts and communities have been built throughout the country, one can still easily travel inexpensively throughout Costa Rica. Backpacking Costa Rica Itinerary in 7 Days can cost you less then $600 if you budget wisely. Day 1:

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