Tag: market

• Must Dos in Bangkok

  

  Bangkok is the thriving capital of Thailand that is full of bustling streets, peaceful parks, ornate Buddhist temples, and crazy night life. It has boomed into a hub for culture, art, fashion, and various forms of entertainment. There is always more to see and do in Bangkok and it has become one of my favorite…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  February 28, 2025

  Central Thailand, Thailand

  arts, asia, backpacking, bangkok, culture, eat, female travel, food, Gap Year, history, market, museums, nightlife, parks, restaurants, shopping, solo travel, sunset, temples, Thailand, travel

• Chiang Mai Travel Guide

  

  Chiang Mai is the hub of Northern Thailand. It is a chill city that serves as an incredible jumping off point for pretty much anything you might want to do. Only hours away from elephant sanctuaries, the incredible temples of Chiang Rai, national parks, and more while the city itself has markets, good nightlife, muay…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  April 9, 2024

  Northern Thailand, Thailand

  arts, backpacking, Chiang Mai, culture, eat, elephants, Gap Year, market, meditation, national parks, nightlife, restaurants, retreat, solo travel, temples, Thailand, travel, waterfall

• Canggu Travel Guide

  

  Canggu is a city on the west coast of the island of Bali. It is a popular tourist destination and extremely popular for both holistic activities and drinking the day away. It’s known for its great surf and with such a variety of daily activities, people tend to stay for a while. I recommend not…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  October 15, 2023

  Bali, Indonesia

  Bali, beach, eat, fitness, Gap Year, hike, Indonesia, market, nightlife, restaurants, solo travel, surf, temples, travel, yoga

• The Ultimate Guatemala Bucket List!

  

  Visiting Guatemala and don’t even know where to begin planning? Below is the ULTIMATE bucket list to make the most of your time in Guate! 1. Stay the night on Volcan Acatenango 2. Wander the colorful streets of Antigua 3. Catch a boat across Lake Atitlan 4. Explore the Mayan ruins of Tikal 5. Roast…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  February 9, 2023

  Guatemala

  Antigua, bucket list, female, Gap Year, Guatemala, hike, lake, market, ruins, solo travel, swim, travel, volcano

• What to see in Surfers Paradise

  

  The Gold Coast is lined with numerous suburbs and cities to be explored. The most popular stop for backpackers is Surfers Paradise and I cannot recommend it enough. With its gorgeous cityscape sitting right on the beach, it’s truly a place both city goers and beach lovers can enjoy. Head to the Beach! Surfers Paradise…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  January 30, 2023

  Australia, Gold Coast, Queensland

  adventure, Australia, beach, clubbing, day trip, Gap Year, Gold Coast, hinterland, market, moreton, museum, nature, night life, Queensland, solo travel, surfers paradise, travel

• What to do in Brisbane

  

  Brisbane’s reputation is not great. When I was moving to Brisbane for a month, many people responded with “why would you do that?” However, I absolutely fell in love with this city and cannot recommend it enough. Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and is ranked the safest city in Australia. Brisbane is at the…

  Sylvia Torkelson

  January 20, 2023

  Australia, Brisbane, Queensland

  Australia, barbecue, beach, Brisbane, clubbing, day trip, eat, Gap Year, garden, ice cream, market, moreton, museum, nature, night life, Queensland, solo travel, travel, zoo