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My Journeys
Jillian Scribs
Feb 27, 20241 min read
Thailand Good to Know
General - Asian country known for smiling faces. People are extremely friendly and helpful. Language - Thai but English is widely spoken,...
Jillian Scribs
Feb 27, 20241 min read
Returning Home 16 July 2023
Our hotel room cost $15 USD for the night, so I don't feel like I can complain but man were the beds hard. Today we leave Thailand. We...
Jillian Scribs
Feb 27, 20241 min read
Leaving Phuket - 15 July 2023
Sadly, today we leave Phuket. I am exhausted but not ready to leave this amazing place. We packed our bags. Then went to have lunch at...
Jillian Scribs
Feb 27, 20241 min read
Patong Beach & Shopping - 14 July 2023
Today was a down day. We walked around, did some shopping and found a Starbucks (they didn't have my mocha). It was hot and I had to wear...
Jillian Scribs
Feb 27, 20243 min read
Phang Nga Bay - 13 July 2023
Today was another long day. We did the James Bond Phang Nga Bay Tour. They picked us up from the hotel. About 1.5 hours later we arrived...
Jillian Scribs
Feb 27, 20241 min read
Veg Time - 12 July 2023
Today was a veg day, safe to say we are tired. I made a new friend at breakfast. We hung out at the pool and relaxed. The hotel is really...
Jillian Scribs
Feb 27, 20243 min read
Phi Phi Islands - July 11, 2023
Today is the sunrise boat tour to James Bond Island. James Bond Island Tour with Simba Sunrise, yup, pick up at 5AM. Woof. The shuttle...
Jillian Scribs
Feb 23, 20242 min read
Phuket Island Tour - 10 July 2023 Part 1
After a late night it was hard to get up early, but we are touring Phuket today. We loaded on the bus and drove to the south of the...
Jillian Scribs
Feb 21, 20243 min read
Elephants & Nightlife Phuket - 9 July 2023
We woke up to rain. The hotel actually keeps umbrellas in the rooms. We explored a little before heading to breakfast. This place is so...
Jillian Scribs
Feb 19, 20242 min read
So Long Bangkok, Hello Phuket - 8 July 2023
Today started out slow. We had breakfast. Then packed up our stuff. Check out our fancy toilet panel. Plus, a phone right next to it. We...
Jillian Scribs
Feb 19, 20241 min read
Death Railroad & River Kwai - 7 July 2023 Part 6
When I was researching Thailand, I came across the Death Railroad and River Kwai. I had always heard of the Bridge Over River Kwai but...
Jillian Scribs
Feb 19, 20242 min read
Erawan National Park - 7 July 2023 Part 5
I love waterfalls. I have done several trips where I just drive around chasing them. So, when I heard about Erawan I knew I would have to...
Jillian Scribs
Feb 18, 20242 min read
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Thailand - 7 July 2023 Part 4
We arrived at our next stop, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. This was the third place I was the most interested in seeing. The second...
Jillian Scribs
Feb 18, 20242 min read
Coconuts & Tigers - 7 July 2023 Part 3
Our next stop was at a coconut plantation. I wasn't expecting much but it was interesting. We learned about how coconuts were grown, and...
Jillian Scribs
Feb 18, 20242 min read
Market Train, Thailand - 7 July 2023 Part 2
Off to our next stop, which was just a few minutes' drive. We are taking the Market Train from Ban Ka Long train stop to the Maeklong...
Jillian Scribs
Feb 18, 20241 min read
Kalong Salt Fields, Thailand - 7 July 2023 Part 1
Today was a very long, about 14 hours, and busy. We traveled all over the western side of Thailand. We were picked up from the hotel by...
Jillian Scribs
Feb 17, 20244 min read
Bangkok - 6 July 2023
The excitement set in today. I think I was too tired yesterday. We started with breakfast at the hotel, which had a really nice buffet....
Jillian Scribs
Feb 16, 20241 min read
Made it to South Korea - 5 Jul 2023
We landed safely in Incheon (ICN), South Korea. We were a little tired but doing alright. We had to separate at this point. I was on a...
Jillian Scribs
Feb 16, 20241 min read
23.5 Hour Flights - 4 Jul 2023
Jamie and I arrived at Chicago ORD for our flight to Seoul, South Korea. 6635 miles or 15 hours. We are excited and ready. This will be...
Jillian Scribs
Feb 16, 20241 min read
On My Way - 3 Jul 2023
I have been so excited for this trip! I am going to Thailand! Yes, as in Asia. Whooo hooooo! My fight leaves from Chicago (ORD) so Josh...
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