by David Sandel | Aug 17, 2015 | #VanLife
I know you’re all stoked on my Ultimate Packing Guide for Thailand series. If you missed them, here’s Part 1: Luggage and Part 2: Climbing Gear. But I’d like to take a minute, just sit right there, and I’ll tell you how I became the prince of a...
by David Sandel | Aug 13, 2015 | Climbing, Thailand, Travel
Disclaimer: Affiliate links ahead. In Part 1 in the series of how I wished I packed for Thailand, I went over choosing the right luggage to carry everything. For this one, I want to go over all the climbing gear you should bring to totally ensure you find a partner....
by David Sandel | Aug 11, 2015 | Thailand, Travel
Disclaimer: In an attempt to put food on my plate, this post is just LADEN with affiliate links, but it is no less truthful or informative. And hopefully entertaining. Or something like that. I think. Part 1 in a series of how I wished I packed for Thailand. First up,...
by David Sandel | Aug 10, 2015 | Lifestyle
Two words that are currently plaguing me. I should. I should be climbing a lot more. I should be working a lot more. I should be writing a lot more. I should be spending more time on the business course I just bought. I should be taking advantage of being in Thailand...
by David Sandel | Jul 31, 2015 | Lifestyle
A Different Type of Introspection There’s no denying the fact you guys love when I spill my guts in moments of uncertainty and self-doubt. I tend to call these moments of introspection. I even subconsciously started associating the word introspection with...
by David Sandel | Jul 29, 2015 | Travel
Tips for First-Time Travelers When it comes to traveling, I still don’t consider myself a well-seasoned globetrotter. I have still only been to 3 different countries (not including a 2-hour layover in Japan), and I only speak the language of one of them...
by David Sandel | Jul 17, 2015 | Food, Thailand
Thailand Street Food F I N A L L Y the post you’ve all been waiting for… STREET FOOD IN THAILAND! The Bangkok and Chiang Mai edition. You can bet your ass there will be follow-up posts about food. It’s so damn amazing, and I know I haven’t...
by David Sandel | Jul 15, 2015 | Lifestyle
…Let’s See Where We Wake Up Tomorrow… I went to an open mic jazz session last night on the edge of Chiang Mai’s Old City. It was amazing. But I didn’t get to sleep until 3am. Then I woke up at 7am. I didn’t want to get out of bed,...
by David Sandel | Jul 13, 2015 | Thailand
So now that I’ve convinced you to go to Ko Samet, I bet you’re wondering what the best possible way to get there is. Transportation to Ko Samet You’ve got 4 choices: Taximeter Minibus 2nd Class bus First Class bus Taximeter will be fastest, most...
by David Sandel | Jul 10, 2015 | Thailand
Ko Samet Island — Thailand Ko Samet is a small island just a short 3.5 – 4 hour bus ride from Bangkok. Probably the only beach that’s closer is Phattaya, and well, if you know anything about Pattaya, the entire city is basically a red light district...