Time spent in Texas 2018; exploring Houston’s food scene, and Fredericksburg- the Texas hill country. I would return in 2019 for more- Part II
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San Francisco to Big Sur- with a stop in Monteray. I go to my first ever Korean bath house and get naked! Then I get food poisoning and almost poop in the street like everyone else. Just kidding- but all of that does happen. I go to Monterey and visit Big Sur. California III will include Sequoia and Yosemite. IV parts total.
Read moreMy time in Portland is full of adventure and weirdness to say the least. I stay in the hills near the Japanese gardens in a cute AirBnb, drive into town, go to Williamette for wine, and visit a state park to do a hike with 10 waterfalls. I also get touched by a homeless man, eat lots of doughnuts and go on a date.
Read moreI begin my journey in Washington state in Mt. Vernon with plans to go to San Juan Island to watch whales. After my time on the island I head to the city- Seattle, make some friends from New Orleans and the the night scene. I also check out some landmarks and a museum before I head to the Olympic National Park- WA II (another post)
Read moreExcited to switch gears and arrive to VietNam, a place I never imagined would be my favorite! I start in the South learning about the French influence, another perspective of the VietNam War, and try lots of AMAZING foods. It’s only the beginning of my obsession with this country.
Read moreAfter visiting the thriving city of Siem Reap I arrive to Phnom Penh and learn about a secret war, a war my country has hidden from me. A genocide! I learn about this my first day, attend a theatre performance and dine in the dark. It’s a short time spent in a sombering state.
Read moreAs soon as I land in Cambodia I feel the euphoria of an energy vortex. I have such a fun time, form a group of 5 single travellers turn friends, and see all the temples! We also check out many restaurants- sharing food, and bars at night. It’s a much needed time spent with a dependable group; I still venture out solo, too.
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