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The 2023 Best Hanbok Rental in Seoul – A Complete Guide!

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How to Get Instagram-Worthy Pictures at the Starfield Library (COEX Mall)

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Shibuya Sky Review: Tokyo’s Most Amazing Rooftop Observation Deck

December 27, 2022
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Visiting the Famous Prada Marfa

June 8, 2022
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The First-Timer’s Guide to Horseshoe Bend

May 21, 2022
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Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

May 24, 2021
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Valley of Fire State Park : Hiking to The Fire Wave

May 16, 2021
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10 Best Instagram Spots Around Honolulu

May 2, 2021
Utah

Escalante : Peek-a-Boo and Spooky Slot Canyons

February 18, 2021
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Bryce Canyon National Park : Navajo Loop and Queen’s Garden Trail

February 15, 2021
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Bryce Canyon : Inspiration Point at Sunrise

February 9, 2021
Utah

Zion National Park : Guide to Hiking Angels Landing in Winter

January 26, 2021
Washington

Photography Series : Palouse Falls

January 7, 2021
Oregon

Photography Series: Toketee Falls

October 31, 2020

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CAN’t believe it’s been over 10 weeks since I $CAN’t believe it’s been over 10 weeks since I fractured my ankle! But back at it again and trying to regain my muscle back. Definitely not sending it down the mountain but so happy to be on a board again 😭. #springskiing #springsnowboarding #mammothmountain #snowboarding #snowboardingrecovery #snowboardinglove #snowboardingtime #snowboardingtrip$

You should definitely take advantage of getting a

You should definitely take advantage of getting a hotel spa treatment done if you are in Phuket! Prices are roughly 2-3x cheaper than if you were to get a massage done in Hawaii!

All prices are based off of a typical 50/60-minute body massage (prices were current during date of posting). Of course, prices would be even CHEAPER if you don’t go to a hotel and just get a regular massage at a stand alone Thai massage place.

There are a million Thai massage places around and they roughly go anywhere 400-500 THB per hour ($11-$14 USD).

Make sure you keep this list as reference for your next trip!

HAWAII:
Westin Moana Surfrider Oahu: $190
Marriott Wailea Maui: $200
Andaz Maui: $185
The Royal Hawaiian Oahu: $185
Halekulani Oahu: $225
Hilton Hawaiian Village Oahu: $180
Grand Wailea Maui: $249

PHUKET:
Westin Phuket: ฿2,400 ($66)
The Slate Phuket: ฿2,900 ($79)
Marriott Merlin Beach: ฿1,800 ($49)
Marriott Nai Yang Beach: ฿2600 ($71)
InterContinental Phuket: ฿3,000 ($82)
Hyatt Regency Phuket: ฿2700 ($74)
Amari Phuket: ฿2300 ($63)

Caught some amazing pictures from Phuket! Sometime

Caught some amazing pictures from Phuket! Sometimes you can’t send a video to do a picture’s job 🤭

#phuketpictures #sunrisephotography #sunsetphotography #sunrisephuket #sunsetphuket #mayabay #pilehlagoon #phuketthailand #phuketphotography #moonphotography #bluehourphotography #goldenhour #dawnphotography

Is Phuket on your bucket list?! Well, it should be

Is Phuket on your bucket list?! Well, it should be! You could literally spend your whole 2 week vacation here just island hopping. Wouldn’t that be amazing?

Clips:
1. Hype Boat Catamaran
2. Banana Beach
3. Kata Beach
4. Ice Cream Cave
5. Pileh Lagoon
6. Maya Beach
7. Pileh Lagoon
8. Pileh Lagoon
9. James Bond Island
10. Pileh Lagoon
11. Banana Beach
12. Viking Cave
13. Random island we were passing that looked cool lol 😅

#phuket #cinereel #traveltothailand #thailandtourism #phukettourism #phuketlove #phuketvacation #phuketist #mayabay #pilehlagoon #vikingcave #phuketvacation

This might be an unpopular opinion but I really th

This might be an unpopular opinion but I really think these 3 places are overrated! I totally understand if this is your first time and you haven’t seen it yet, then yes, go experience it once and then move on. But if you really don’t have the time, I recommend skipping these 3 for the reasons down below.

1. Maya Bay (Koh Phi Phi Leh): It’s probably the most famous beach of all of Thailand, but be warned that you are NOT allowed to go in the water. Because of over tourism the past couple decades, the Thai government has decided to ban all people from entering the water. You are only allowed to go knee deep.

Another reason Maya Bay is overrated is because of the massive crowds later on the day that come in from Phuket and Krabi. Luckily, we had a sunrise tour and we got there super early but there was STILL a grip ton of people already there. I would only go here if you are a super fan of the movie The Beach. Otherwise, there are better beaches to hang out on.

2. Bangla Street (Patong): This is a super dirty and grimey street with a bunch of smoke shops, dive bars, and low-end nightclubs. I can’t imagine that you flew all the way to Phuket to be surrounded by loud, obnoxious, drunk people. I get wanting to go out and have fun, but this was just too much.

3. James Bond Island (Phang Nga Bay): Another place made famous by a movie (The Man with the Golden Gun). This was probably the most underwhelming site. Maybe it’s because we came later in the day when it was full of people or maybe because the sun was behind the cliffs so you couldn’t really get any sun.

Either way, there wasn’t much to do on the island except take pictures and walk around the souvenir shops all selling the same stuff. Yeah, the limestone pillar in the middle is cool but you were done taking pictures within 15-20 minutes and we were stuck there for an hour. This was a far boat ride from Phuket too so if you’re on the fence about this place, I would skip it.

#jamesbondislansd #banglastreet #banglastreetphuket #mayabay #mayabaybeach #overratedplaces #overrated #phuketfails

This was our favorite boat tour out of our whole T

This was our favorite boat tour out of our whole Thailand trip! We took the sunrise tour which got us in to Maya Bay before all the crowds, got to swim and snorkel in Pileh Lagoon, saw the Viking Cave, and got to see wild monkeys. Oh and did I mention that we got to witness the most beautiful sunrise right in the middle of the sea?!

The best part was that this was all done before lunch time! We came back to Phuket and they had an amazing buffet waiting for us. It was so good that I went back for seconds lol.

If you need recommendations for a boat tour, I highly recommend them! The guides speak English and they definitely take time to point things out especially when snorkeling.

#simbaseatrips #simbaseatours #phukettour #phuketbouttour #besttourinphuket #kohphiphi #mayabaytour #pilehlagoon #bestkohphiphitour #bestmayabaytour

Overwhelmed by what to do and see in Phuket? I kno

Overwhelmed by what to do and see in Phuket? I know I was when I was trying to research for my group. There are just SO MANY sights to see and visit in such a short amount of time.

Well, hopefully this list helps you in deciding what you want to see and do. Remember that the most important thing is that you are there to have fun!

PHUKET: 3 DAYS
-Kata Beach
-Banana Beach at Koh Hey (aka Coral Island)
-A Blanket & A Pillow Cafe
-Big Buddha

KOH PHI PHI:
-Pileh Lagoon
-Bamboo Island
-Maya Bay
-Monkey Beach

PHANG NGA BAY:
-James Bond Island
-Lot Cave
-Samet Nangshe Viewpoint

KRABI:
-Railay Beach
-Ao Nang Beach
-Koh Hong (Hong Island)
-Koh Poda
-Tiger Cave Temple

#katabeach #bananabeach #bigbuddhaphuket #ablanketandapillow #pilehlagoon #bambooisland #mayabay #monkeybeach #jamesbondisland #lotcave #railaybeach #aonangbeach #hongisland #thamlot #kohpoda #tigercavetemple

If you want to beat the crowds, you will have to M

If you want to beat the crowds, you will have to Maya Bay super early in the morning! Luckily we found an amazing tour operator (@simba_sea_trips) that did a sunrise tour out of Phuket.

This was great since we didn’t have to move accommodations. A lot of people stay on Koh Phi Phi so they can get a head start to Maya Bay, but if you are staying in Phuket and don’t want to move, I highly suggest you take this sunrise tour!

Simba Sea Trips was our favorite tour operator during our time in Phuket. They really took care of us and showed us a great time. We even got to see the sunrise over the water.

The best part of the tour was that you were back in Phuket by lunch time. So, you had the rest of the day to do whatever you wanted!

I’m not affiliated with them in anyway. Just wanted to spread the love in case anyone was in the same predicament 💕

Tour Includes:
-Pickup/Drop off from your accommodations in Phuket
-Maya Bay
-Pileh Lagoon (Tide Dependent)
-Snorkeling
-Visit Monkeys
-Viking Cave
-Light Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

#simbaseatrips #phukettour #phuketboattour #sunrisetour #mayabay #mayabaybeach #mayabaythailand #boattour

The infamous Maya Bay is open again! After being c

The infamous Maya Bay is open again! After being closed down for a couple of years for the bay to heal itself, it’s now open for tourists most months out of the year.

With that being said, you are not allowed to swim in the bay. You are only allowed to go knee deep to take your pictures. There are plenty of guards that will yell at you if you get in too deep.

Also, please check the time of year that you are going. It is said that the bay will shut down again for two months later on this year. Last year, they were closed from August 1st-October 1st, 2023.

#mayabay #mayabaybeach #mayabaythailand #kohphiphi #kohphiphiisland #kohphiphileh #thebeachmovie #thebeachmovielocation

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