Author: dearworldtraveler

Caves are known to have creepy critters like bats, spiders and snakes!  So when we signed up for the Simba Sea Trips tour in Phuket, which included cave exploring, I thought this may not be a good idea given my severe case of arachnophobia (I don’t do spiders).  Thankfully my excitement for sitting on a secluded beach outweighed my fear so I was on board!  (Spoiler Alert: It was the most adventurous trip I’ve ever been on and I would absolutely do it again!) Continue reading “Why You Should NOT Explore Caves in Phuket” →

DearWorldTraveler,

Elephant trekking is at the top of the “must-do” list of many first-time travelers to Thailand; myself included.  Elephants have a majestic nature about them that is alluring and made for an unforgettable experience. Continue reading “Elephant Trekking in Phuket” →

DearWorldTraveler,

Phuket (pronounced pooh-ket) is an island on the southwestern tip of Thailand.  Known for its beautiful beaches and blue waters, Phuket is the perfect getaway for relaxation!  It’s also perfect for adventure! Continue reading “Phuket in 1 Minute and 59 Seconds” →

Continue reading “10 Things To Know Before Visiting Bangkok” →

DearWorldTraveler,

“I take you anywhere you want to go for 1 baht!!  Where you go?”

As we were walking to a metro in Bangkok, Thailand a tuk tuk driver sped up to the side walk barely stopping before he jumped out and chased us down saying he could take us anywhere we wanted to go for 1 baht.  That converts to about 3 cents in USD…unheard of!  We kindly told him no mostly because he seemed crazy and because it sounded way too good to be true.  After several unsuccessful attempts to dodge him we figured we’d give it a try. As expected, there was more up his sleeve.   Continue reading “Bangkok (and a crazy tuk tuk driver)” →