by Alexa | Jul 29, 2019 | Remote Year
6 months down, 6 to go. Crazy. In Cape Town, I was spoiled with regular hikes, beautiful beaches, and perfect 85 degree and sunny weather. Marrakech brought a lot of tajine, the insane Sahara desert, and a special project with the Amal women’s cooking center. Then, I...
by Alexa | Jul 29, 2019 | Thailand
Big week! Last week in Thailand annnndd I am officially halfway through Remote Year! Check out my halfway reflections here. Otherwise, I got to play with elephants this week and rode on the back of a motorbike through the pouring rain. Culture: 7/11s are everywherreee...
by Alexa | Jul 22, 2019 | Thailand
This week I lived the life of a true digital nomad in Chiang Mai. Lots of fun workspaces, more temples, and a touch of Wildflower. Culture Notes: Buddhist holiday this week: Asanha Bucha Day. It celebrates the day when the Buddha held his first sermon after his...
by Alexa | Jul 14, 2019 | Thailand
Another insanely packed week in Thailand, but man, this country is awesome. A cabaret, a hike, a Buddhism lesson, a cool museum, and a bamboo raft walked into a bar… Culture Notes: Kha and krub are words said at the end of phrases to add politeness. Kha is more...
by Alexa | Jul 9, 2019 | Thailand
Words can’t describe how much happier I am in Thailand. Lesson learned? Can’t lump Asia into one unit and categorically rule it out. Our Nimman neighborhood in Chiang Mai is so sweet and hip, and there’s a view of the mountains from everywhere including my room. The...
