Adventures of a girl on a budget
If you ever get bored of the usual tourist trail in Bangkok, then you’re in luck! Every other Sunday, the Royal Bangkok Sports Club opens its doors to the public for horse racing and gambling! It is a great way to spend a few hours on a Sunday and extremely budget-friendly! Getting There The Royal […] Read more…
There is something magical about leaving the bustling streets of a city behind and trading them in for the serenity of nature. For those of us living in or visiting Bangkok, a great escape for a weekend is Khao Yai National Park, located just a few hours north of the city. When my stress levels […] Read more…
The Gili Islands are a group of three islands off the coast of Lombok, Indonesia that are each small enough to traverse in under 2 hours. But their small size does not mean there is a lack of activities! In fact, these little islands are a great place to spend a few days (or a […] Read more…
Gili Meno is the smallest of the three Gili Islands and is known as the most laid back of the three. It is the island you should visit if you plan on relaxing on the beach, catching up on reading, or snorkeling in the beautiful blue waters. And the best place to do all three, […] Read more…
Since as long as I can remember, I have had a sweet tooth. Make that a major sweet tooth. To me, dinner is not complete without some dessert. And there are some days, though I hate to admit it, where dessert is my dinner (chocolate waffles with ice cream, anyone…?). That being said, I celebrated my birthday […] Read more…
Movies are a great way to escape reality, if only for a few hours, and travel to other worlds or even across time. One of my absolute favorite movie theaters in Chicago is the old-school Logan Theatre, located on Milwaukee avenue. This theatre, open since 1915, shows classic films as well as current blockbuster hits, […] Read more…