An Asian Escape

I've recently discovered a way to publish blog posts while abroad on my trip by linking my blogger account to my existing website. Since my travel plans aren't exactly set in stone, this is a good way for people to keep track of where I end up (ie. mom and dad). Hopefully other like-minded novice travelers can learn a thing or two from here as well!

I'm scheduled to leave on June 20th for a two-day stopover in Vancouver, where I'll be meeting up with one of my travel companions. From there, we'll be flying through Japan Airlines to Bangkok, Thailand, with a short stopover in Tokyo. Since I'm only going for about 2 months, I won't be able to experience ALL of Southeast Asia, but should give me ample time to see most of the following four countries (hopefully in this order):
- Thailand
- Laos
- Vietnam
- Cambodia

The first stop in Thailand will actually be on an island in south Thailand called Ko Pha-Ngan, where the monthly full moon party draws thousands of people to a wild party on its beach. From there we'll head down to Krabi - slightly southwest of Ko Pha-Ngan to catch some more beach and do some rock-climbing.

That's about all that has been planned so far, but a more solid plan is currently in the works. Regardless, it will be an experience of a lifetime! Friends of mine who are currently in the region can definitely attest to that. Keep posted! I'll have a more definite route planned by the next post...