2025 felt like three years in one. Between big life changes, travel took a backseat - which is why the blog went quiet. Here's what happened and what's coming in 2026.
Thailand Travel
We spent 3 days in Nakhon Sawan, a quiet, local Thai city few hours from Bangkok. Here's what's worth your time (and what we'd skip), from Wat Khiriwong to Bueng Boraphet.
Immigration
I wanted to bring a plant home from Thailand but didn't know the rules. Here's how to get a phytosanitary certificate (Form PQ7) in Bangkok: where to go, what to bring, and the mistakes I made.
Krabi Travel
We spent a full day at Railay Beach rock climbing natural walls, abseiling down Bat Cave, and hiking to the viewpoint. Beginner-friendly with guide.
Immigration
I've submitted the TM30 multiple times in Bangkok. Here's how to do it online or in-person, plus mistakes to avoid.
Kanchanaburi
We hiked all 7 tiers of Erawan Waterfall. Here's what each level was like, why the 7th tier was overrated, and what I'd do differently next time.
Learning Japanese
Duolingo helped me learn hiragana and katakana. Then it became a waste of time. Anki, YouTube grammar videos, and podcasts got me further, faster.
Kanchanaburi
Often confused with Krabi's temple, this Tiger Cave Temple in Kanchanaburi has 157 colorful steps leading to a giant Buddha and rice field panoramas
Kanchanaburi
We drove through Safari Park to feed giraffes and zebras. Here's what it was like, costs (550฿ foreigner), and if it's worth the drive from Bangkok.
Five hours from Bangkok but rarely visited. We spent 3 days at the Mon Bridge, underwater temples, and Burmese border. Quiet, strange, memorable.
4 months into learning Japanese by myself, where am I now?
Chang Chui has a refurbished plane, King Kong sculptures, and vintage stalls. But half the food vendors you'd find at Jodd Fairs. Quieter, weirder, more creative.
Kew Mae Pan requires an early start and mandatory guide. We hiked it in December. Here's what made it worth it, and what I'd tell first-timers
We kayaked Ao Thalane's mangroves after Railay. Here's what the 2.5 hour tour was like, limestone gates, hidden beach, and whether it's worth it.
My favourite hike in all of Thailand!
Mae Kampong is 1.5 hr from Chiang Mai. A charming village with waterfall cafes and creeks. Then we found a Japanese cafe with kimono rentals.
We visited Huay Tueng Thao, a local lake escape 20 mins from Chiang Mai. Here's what it's like: raft restaurants, straw sculptures, and sheep farms.
We spent 2 days glamping at Mon Jam, 45 minutes from Chiang Mai. Here's what it was like: hillside BBQ, strawberry farms, and why we didn't get sunrise.
I visited Wat Mangkon in Chinatown to pray in the New Year. Here's what the temple is like, the Tai Sui ritual, and whether it's worth it.
My 6.5 hr experience of SIA's Business Class from SG to Tokyo + tasteless Biz Class food.
A personal review of SilverKris Lounge at Changi T3. Is it worth visiting?
