2025 in Review: Why the Blog Went Quiet
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.
JJ Huang
Thailand Travel
3 Days in Nakhon Sawan: A Realistic Itinerary + What We'd Skip
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
How to Bring Plants from Thailand: PQ7 & Phytosanitary Certificate (Bangkok)
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
Railay Beach Day Trip: Rock Climbing, Abseiling & Railay Viewpoint
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
How to submit the TM30 Form in Thailand: Step-by-Step Guide
I've submitted the TM30 multiple times in Bangkok. Here's how to do it online or in-person, plus mistakes to avoid.
Kanchanaburi
Erawan Waterfall: Hiking All 7 Tiers in Kanchanaburi (What to Know)
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
I Ditched Duolingo After 3 Months: What Worked Instead
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
Tiger Cave Temple Kanchanaburi: The One with Rice Field Views (Not Krabi)
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
Safari Park Kanchanaburi: Drive-Through Zoo Worth the Trip from Bangkok?
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.
Sangkhlaburi
Remote Sangkhlaburi: 3 Days at Mon Bridge & Underwater Temples in Thailand
Five hours from Bangkok but rarely visited. We spent 3 days at the Mon Bridge, underwater temples, and Burmese border. Quiet, strange, memorable.
Learning Japanese
Progress on Self-Learning Japanese: 4 Months In
4 months into learning Japanese by myself, where am I now?
Bangkok Travel
Chang Chui: Bangkok's Artsy Night Market with an Airplane
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.