Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # thyramisu ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://thyramisu.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Thyra Travels: A Jungle Christmas](https://thyramisu.com/thyra-travels-a-jungle-christmas/) - Thyra's travels in the Colombian jungle during the 2019-2020 holiday season. - [Home for Thanksgiving](https://thyramisu.com/home-for-thanksgiving/) - Thyra Travels - Home in the USA for Thanksgiving 2019. - [Budapest: Must Try Foods you Need to Know](https://thyramisu.com/thyra-eats-budapest-2019/) - Hello, friends! Sorry for the disappearance, but the blog is back! I literally just wrote this whole blog, and my wifi decided that 'oop betta do that again'. So, here I am, rewriting it all. Welcome to Colombia. I have been a little AWOL for a month and I was actually in Budapest back in - [Thyra Travels: A Week in Taiwan](https://thyramisu.com/a-week-in-taiwan/) - Taiwan was the first stop of my around the world trip in 2018! I spent a week here eating at food markets, meeting new friends, and sweating a ton! - [Saudade: Thoughts after Six Months Backpacking](https://thyramisu.com/saudade-six-months-on-the-road/) - Oh boy - when I started this trip I didn't think it would be longer than six or seven months. But here I am...sitting on the computer, waiting far too long for the insurance representative to respond to my messages about extending my travel insurance. Excuse me, "Jaques", I am trying to give your company - [Prague 2019](https://thyramisu.com/prague-2019-blog-budget/) - I spent a weekend in Prague with my friend Vikki, a girl from Kyrgyzstan I lived with in South Korea. She went to college in Prague and is now working for Amazon in the city. Coming from Poland, she picked me up at the bus station (I was two hours late!) and took me to - [Budapest 2019 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/budapest-2019-budget/) - I was only in Budapest a few days and walked everywhere. Since it was raining I ate a lot of food and spent time at the baths! Exact Numbers Transit: $32.53 Housing: $23.34 Restaurants: $20.11 Grocery: $14.62 Events: $12.53 Shopping: $5.57 Gifts: $1.95 xoxo, T - [Catalonia 2019 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/catalonia-2019-budget-2/) - Interested in how much it costs a solo traveler to visit Catalonia? Check it out! - [January 2019 Budget](https://thyramisu.com/january-2019-budget/) - Welcome to my monthly budget - December 2018! Here I compare my budgeted and actual expenses - with detailed information about spending. - [December 2018 Budget](https://thyramisu.com/december-2018-budget/) - Welcome to my monthly budget - December 2018! Here I compare my budgeted and actual expenses - with detailed information about spending. - [February 2019 Budget](https://thyramisu.com/february-2019-budget/) - Welcome to my monthly budget - February 2019! Here I compare my budgeted and actual expenses - with detailed information about spending. - [March 2019 Budget](https://thyramisu.com/march-2019-budget/) - Welcome to my monthly budget - March 2019! Here I compare my budgeted and actual expenses - with detailed information about spending. - [April 2019 Budget](https://thyramisu.com/april-2019-budget/) - Welcome to my monthly budget - April 2019! Here I compare my budgeted and actual expenses - with detailed information about spending. - [June 2019 Budget](https://thyramisu.com/june-2019-budget/) - Welcome to my monthly budget - June 2019! Here I compare my budgeted and actual expenses - with detailed information about spending. - [May 2019 Budget](https://thyramisu.com/may-2019-budget/) - Welcome to my monthly budget - May 2019! Here I compare my budgeted and actual expenses - with detailed information about spending. - [July 2019 Budget](https://thyramisu.com/july-2019-budget/) - Welcome to my monthly budget - July 2019! Here I compare my budgeted and actual expenses - with detailed information about spending. - [August 2019 Budget](https://thyramisu.com/august-2019-budget/) - Welcome to my monthly budget - August 2019! Here I compare my budgeted and actual expenses - with detailed information about spending. - [Grandiose Vienna](https://thyramisu.com/grandiose-vienna/) - Thyra Travels - Vienna 2019. - [How I First Started to Travel Alone](https://thyramisu.com/why-i-chose-to-travel-alone/) - Does traveling alone scare you? You aren't alone! I put off traveling for years because no one ever wanted to go with me. Take the plunge today! - [Clothing I Packed When I First Started Backpacking (and What I Would Do Differently Now!)](https://thyramisu.com/female-solo-travel-packing-list/) - I started backpacking full time in 2018. Being type A, I spent hours researching what clothes to put in my 40L backpack. I wanted everything to have a purpose but was also on a strict budget. Most of what I got was thrifted or bought on discount. The items below is a complete list of what - [Staying in a Budget Traditional Ryokan in Japan](https://thyramisu.com/staying-in-a-budget-traditional-ryokan-in-japan/) - My birthday this year fell while I was in Japan and after not really making a big deal about it for years, I decided I wanted to treat myself. Even for my 21st birthday, I think I was asleep by 10 pm so I decided to do something a little special. I booked a one - [My Travel Privilege as a White Female from the USA](https://thyramisu.com/my-travel-privilege/) - Something that I always knew, but has been glaringly obvious in my travels thus far has been the privilege I possess when I travel. A lot of people do not realize this but travel is not equal for everyone. Money aside, which is an obvious obstacle for many, along with time, there are several more - [How to Take a Day Hike to Bukhansan Mountain](https://thyramisu.com/hiking-bukhansan-mountain/) - On September 24th I went for a hike with three of my friends in the house: Aida, Ashley, and Vikki. I had chosen the spot, I had researched the public transportation, but we were in for a very different experience than what we had planned. Weeks later, I am still blamed for the extreme, intense, - [Does it Get Lonely Traveling Long Term Alone?](https://thyramisu.com/does-it-get-lonely-traveling-long-term-alone/) - The most common question I receive from friends, family, strangers, other travelers, is: "Do you get lonely?". The short answer is no. I can count on one hand how many times I have felt lonely over the past few months. I feel lonely only in the company of other people, specifically other people who don't - [Best Things to Bring on a Long Term Backpacking Trip](https://thyramisu.com/best-things-i-brought-on-my-backpacking-trip/) - After traveling for three months, here are some things I am SO happy I brought, some I wish I had brought, and things I have gotten rid of. Things I am glad I brought: Colombia long sleeve shirt - I have three babies. This shirt, my phone, and my hat. This shirt is amazing. It - [How to Cross the Border Between Cambodia and Thailand by Land](https://thyramisu.com/crossing-the-border-by-land-from-cambodia-to-thailand/) - Ohhh immigrationnn, I am backkk! Let me tell you that I looked at flights to see if I could just avoid the whole bus deal but those babies were like one hundred bucks! See ya, my bus ticket with lunch and water included was only thirty. I decided to take Giant Ibis to cross over - [How to Cross the Border Between Singapore and Malaysia by Land](https://thyramisu.com/crossing-to-singapore-from-kuala-lumpur-by-land/) - In order to get to Singapore for my flight to Jakarta, I decided to take my favorite mode of transport: the affordable and comfy bus. There is also a train that does this route but it is 1) more expensive and 2) leaves you at the border instead of downtown Singapore. I chose the bus - [September 2019 Budget](https://thyramisu.com/september-2019-budget/) - Welcome to my monthly budget - September 2019! Here I compare my budgeted and actual expenses - with detailed information about spending. - [October 2019 Budget](https://thyramisu.com/october-2019-budget/) - Welcome to my monthly budget - October 2019! Here I compare my budgeted and actual expenses - with detailed information about spending. - [November 2019 Budget](https://thyramisu.com/november-2019-budget/) - Welcome to my monthly budget - November 2019! Here I compare my budgeted and actual expenses - with detailed information about spending. - [December 2019 Budget](https://thyramisu.com/december-2019-budget/) - Welcome to my monthly budget - December 2019! Here I compare my budgeted and actual expenses - with detailed information about spending. - [January 2020 Budget](https://thyramisu.com/january-2020-budget/) - Welcome to my monthly budget - January 2020! Here I compare my budgeted and actual expenses - with detailed information about spending. - [October 2018 Budget](https://thyramisu.com/october-2018-budget/) - Welcome to my monthly budget - November 2018! Here I compare my budgeted and actual expenses - with detailed information about spending. - [November 2018 Budget](https://thyramisu.com/november-2018-budget/) - Welcome to my monthly budget - November 2018! Here I compare my budgeted and actual expenses - with detailed information about spending. - [September 2018 Budget](https://thyramisu.com/monthly-budgets-september-2018-budget/) - Welcome to my monthly budget - September 2018! Here I compare my budgeted and actual expenses - with detailed information about spending. - [June 2018 Budget](https://thyramisu.com/june-2018-budget/) - Welcome to my monthly budget - June 2018! Here I compare my budgeted and actual expenses - with detailed information about spending. - [Malaysia 2019 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/malaysia-2019-budget/) - I had some weird, not normal purchases in Malaysia. First, I ran out of everything - lotion, sunscreen, conditioner, toothpaste. Ya girl has gotta not stink. Second, I went to a doctor to get some serious antibiotics to make this sore throat finally go away. Also - Malaysia wasn't as cheap as other countries. Simple - [August 2018 Budget](https://thyramisu.com/august-2018-budget/) - Welcome to my monthly budget - August 2018! Here I compare my budgeted and actual expenses - with detailed information about spending. - [Bulgaria 2019 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/bulgaria-budget-2019/) - After Turkey, I was nervous about expenses for the month. I decided to volunteer in Sofia for the rest of June to reduce the budget. The total for my stay in Bulgaria is $210.44 with an average of $13.15 per day. Big purchases: - Hike to the Rila Mountains. - Groceries. - Bus ticket to - [July 2018 Budget](https://thyramisu.com/july-2018-budget/) - Welcome to my monthly budget - July 2018! Here I compare my budgeted and actual expenses - with detailed information about spending. - [Thyra Travels: Buda What? Budapest](https://thyramisu.com/buda-what-budapest-2019/) - After my short weekend in Prague, I took a long bus ride to spend a short week in Hungary! I had originally planned to spend my last two weeks in central Europe just in Austria, I am not one to "country-hop". However, subzero temperatures and forecasts of snow in West Austria motivated me to take - [Thyra Travels: Polish in Poland](https://thyramisu.com/polish-in-poland/) - Wooooo, we have arrived to the Motherland, the birthplace of the Wysocki half of my life, Poland. I am half-Polish with my last name actually meaning "high" (appropriate since that side of the family is TALL). For the first time in my life, I felt like an elite traveler, as hostels would see my last - [Poland: Must Try Foods you Need to Know](https://thyramisu.com/thyra-eats-poland-2019/) - Like Ukraine, I went crazy in Poland, compensating the degrees lost in celsius with calories in fat. Food was also similar to dishes I had growing up (spoiler: I am half-polish practically) and better for winter than summer. Here are some of the star dishes I ate... Pierogi: The classic, dumplings. If people know one - [Poland 2019 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/poland-2019-budget/) - I spent three weeks in Poland and the prices were cheaper than Ukraine! Extremely pleased. I had one mistake in buying a SUPER expensive high speed train between Krakow and Warsaw that put me in a bad mood for two days but besides that I did super good. Like Ukraine, I have been eating out - [Ukraine: Must Try Foods you Need to Know](https://thyramisu.com/thyra-eats-ukraine/) - I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious the food was in Ukraine! I am not sure if the fact that it was cold outside or that the food reminded me of my father helped my feelings...I do think that if I was there in the heat of summer the food would have been far too - [Thyra Travels: Freezing in Ukraine](https://thyramisu.com/freezing-in-ukraine/) - Guess what? Two days before I arrived in Ukraine the temperature midday was 24 C. When I arrived? 10 C. When I went to Chernobyl? High of 2 C. Then, the day AFTER I left the country? Back up to 22 C. The world has a funny sense of humor. Kyiv Kyiv reminded me of - [Portugal: Must Try Foods you Need to Know](https://thyramisu.com/thyra-eats-portugal/) - Because I was there for a month I had the opportunity to eat a LOT of food. For the first time in a long time I felt a tummy start to grow. I frequented one local joint a few times a week. For five euros you got soup, main dish, coffee, and a drink (a - [Ukraine 2019 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/ukraine-2019-budget/) - I wasn't in Ukraine long but really enjoyed the food and experiencing a culture so different from the one I am used to. Budget is high because of the flight and Chernobyl tour. Also, since it was so cold, I ate to pass the time! Food was amazing. My total spent during my week in - [Thyra Travels: Living My Best Portuguese Life](https://thyramisu.com/living-my-best-portuguese-life/) - Well, well, well, what a month. I have always wanted to go to Portugal and I spent the whole month in a rural, small town working reception at a hostel. Initially hoping to learn Portuguese, I passed the time strolling around the city, visiting other parts of the country, and chatting with the family that - [Portugal 2019 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/portugal-2019-budget/) - This budget is almost identical to my September budget - except I bought some things for Ukraine and Poland during the month as well. I think I did pretty good in Portugal, I just bought new sunglasses and a hat. I held off on many temptations, made stronger by the fact that it was getting - [Catalonia: Must Try Food you Need to Know](https://thyramisu.com/thyra-eats-catalonia-2019/) - Hello, God? This is Thyra. I am happy to say I have been eating extremely well in Western Europe but can you please send some spicy food my way? Thanks. Also, I have had enough bread for a while now - I am good. While in Catalonia I ate delicious lunches and dinner every day, - [Catalonia 2019 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/catalonia-2019-budget/) - Ahh Catalonia, I thought I would save money while I was there but the road tolls themselves were over 20 euros. Also, apparently tapas aren't cheap like they say?? Maybe because you need at least three to be full. And a glass of wine. None the less, free housing softened the total for the month. - [Thyra Travels: Bella Ciao: Catalonia 2019](https://thyramisu.com/bella-ciao-catalonia-2019/) - I was excited to finally arrive to Catalonia (Spain for those non-independents out there). Anxious above all else to see my friend Aida (we lived and volunteered together in South Korea) and meet her family, I was all chatty with excitement. When we touched down in Spain, I was off my seat ready to get - [Thyra Travels: Long Layover in Zagreb](https://thyramisu.com/long-layover-in-zagreb/) - My next official destination is Barcelona, but my flight left from Zagreb, Croatia. I came a few days early to see the city and get the vibe of the people. I arrived around 2am, super late because of long waits at the border crossing from Serbia. I walked from the bus station, about 30 minutes, - [Serbia 2019 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/serbia-2019-budget/) - I stayed in Serbia for two weeks, all of it in Belgrade. We were initially supposed to visit Novi Sad as well but due to unforeseen events we ended up staying in Belgrade. I really liked Serbia mostly due to the fact that I was staying in an apartment. I had my own room, I - [Bosnia & Herzegovina: Must Try Foods you Need to Know](https://thyramisu.com/thyra-eats-bih/) - The food blog has been slacking lately - much of this due to the fact I am starting to have depleted funds. Compared to Asia, Europe (even Eastern) is EXPENSIVE. My pocketbook is feeling the pain. In Bosnia, however, it is super cheap so I am able to have a properly filled out Thyra Eats - [Thyra Travels: Boozin' in Belgrade](https://thyramisu.com/boozin-in-belgrade/) - After a chance encounter, myself, and my friend Chronis from Greece, got a free ride and housing in Belgrade! I wasn't even planning on entering Serbia, just staying in Bosnia. But, when two random Serbians offered us all this I said: "wait for me!". We rode in a little car over the border, only getting - [Thyra Travels: Chilling and Maxing in BiH](https://thyramisu.com/chilling-and-maxing-in-bih/) - As always, heading where the wind takes me, I arrived in the early afternoon in Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina (BiH). Thus began two extremely relaxing weeks where I read books, played cards, and made tons of friends. Mostar Mostar is a super cute little town, known for their old bridge with a huge arch in - [Croatia 2019 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/croatia-2019-budget/) - Compare this budget with the last country, Serbia. I have spent almost the same in three days as I did in two weeks. Shows ya how much getting a free ride and housing helps ya! The total for my stay in Croatia is $85.12 with an average of $28.37 per day. Big purchases: - Shopping - [Bosnia & Herzegovina 2019 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/bosnia-herzegovina-2019-budget/) - My initial plan after Montenegro was to creep my way up the coast, through Dubrovnik (holla at me GOT), to finally end in Zagreb, where my flight to Barcelona was departing from. After arriving in Montenegro, I had a rude awakening in the form of tourist prices in the summer season. Hostel prices double, tourists - [Thyra Travels: Making my Home in Montenegro in 2019](https://thyramisu.com/making-my-home-in-montenegro/) - From northern Albania, I took the bus into Kotor, Montenegro. I LOVED Kotor, and Montenegro in general, but oh dear Lord it was so expensive. The tourist season has fully begun and Croatia, along with Montenegro, increase their prices based on the season. I started to pay almost 3x per night as I did in - [Montenegro 2019 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/montenegro-2019-budget/) - I loved Montenegro. I met really cool people, the locals were amazing....and I ate the same sandwich every meal for five days straight. Holy crap, housing is expensive. It is like twenty bucks a night - that is my daily goal for EVERYTHING. Lord. Because of this, I sped my way to Bosnia as fast - [Thyra Travels: Hiking the Accursed Mountains in Albania in 2019](https://thyramisu.com/accursed-mountains-in-albania/) - I spent less time in Albania than I thought I would, as I am basically letting my mood decide on my next city/country. Keen on hiking, I spent a week in northern Albania, in the 'Accursed Mountains'. My time in Albania started with a bus border crossing like usual. I was the only one on - [Albania 2019 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/albania-2019-budget/) - It was kind of a random stay in Albania. I had initially wanted to spend a lot more time in the country. First, I was going to visit Tirana, but everyone I met who had come from there said it was boiling hot. Err. Then, I was going to visit the coast. But a friend - [Thyra Travels: July 4th, 2019 in Kosovo](https://thyramisu.com/spending-the-fourth-in-kosovo/) - After Macedonia I made my way into Kosovo, even though people warned me that it was ~dangerous. I shrugged that off and booked my bus. Spoiler: it is not dangerous at all. I had two "first times" on that day. First, I missed my bus, the only time I have done this during my trip! - [Kosovo 2019 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/kosovo-budget-2019/) - The shorter time you spend in a country, the more your daily average will be. The "start-up" costs associated in a new country are numerous. The first is obvious, the ticket into the country. Then there is a SIM card for the area and perhaps a taxi ride that first day until you know where - [Macedonia: Must Try Food you Need to Know](https://thyramisu.com/thyra-eats-macedonia-2019/) - This blog is a mix between the food I ate and what I did in Macedonia. The two are virtually identical. I had the good fortune to stay with friends of the family, local grandparents who had a spare room in their house. I was immediately welcomed as a granddaughter and as any grandparents do, - [Macedonia 2019 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/macedonia-budget-2019/) - While in Macedonia I stayed with friends of my Aunt Lynn. Thus began a week of gluttony and excess. I was staying with a grandma and grandpa, who gave me my own private room close to the mountain in Skopje. I was so grateful and I spent virtually nothing. All meals were cooked for me - [Bulgaria: Must Try Foods you Need to Know](https://thyramisu.com/thyra-eats-bulgaria-2019/) - I ate gooood in Bulgaria, with the manager of the hostel keeping a constant supply of chocolate in the staff pantry. Most of my meals were cooked at home, a welcome change from months of eating out. We came together as a mini hostel family almost daily to cook and eat together. I did have - [Bulgaria: Hello Summer 2019, meet Thyra](https://thyramisu.com/hello-europe-meet-thyra-bulgaria-2019/) - We here! Hello cobblestone roads, red rooftops, and me making pretentious and generalized European statements. Watch out Europe, the American is in town. I arrived on the bus from Istanbul in the evening, walking from the terminal to the hostel where I will be volunteering. I fell into a positive, feminine environment with three other - [Turkey: Must Try Foods you Need to Know](https://thyramisu.com/thyra-eats-turkey-2019/) - YUMMMMMM. I am hungry looking at all these photos, so hurry up and get your butt to Istanbul to try all the meats. Doner Kebab The classic Turkish fast food - super cheap and you can eat on the go! This was what I ate whenever I felt too lazy to chat with waiters or - [Thyra Travels: Burnt Out in Turkey 2019](https://thyramisu.com/burnt-out-in-turkey/) - I arrived in Istanbul late at night, having paid for a private transfer from the airport (oooeee I am fanceeee). After ten months of travel, I know that unless there is a safe public transit option from the airport, which there wasn't this late, ALWAYS plan ahead your trip. No offense taxi drivers, but the - [Turkey 2019 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/turkey-2019-budget/) - Turkey is more expensive than SE Asia, but still cheaper than the states. I found meals to be more pricey and also the attractions were quite expensive. I included the flight to the country in the numbers but will also include the average without the flight, for a more accurate daily living budget. The total - [Vienna 2019 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/vienna-2019-budget/) - Vienna was the most expensive place I went in Europe. The food was super pricey (I paid it, anything for food!) and the museums were also super expensive. Housing was also above average prices but luckily I got it for free as I stayed with one of my Aunt's friends in the suburbs. This was - [Vienna: Must Try Foods you Need to Know](https://thyramisu.com/thyra-eats-vienna-2019/) - Vienna was full of memorable meal experiences. Because I was being hosted I had the good fortune to be treated to a special seasonal meal and many fabulous recommendations! I did find the city to be the most expensive place I have ever been - maybe this is because many of the meals revolve around - [Hong Kong: Must Try Foods you Need to Know](https://thyramisu.com/thyra-eats-hong-kong-2019/) - Whenever I mentioned to someone that I wanted to go to Hong Kong they would say to me - 'make sure to eat a lot of food!'. Food in Hong Kong cannot and should not be avoided. It is great! While more expensive than most places I have been thus far, if you know where - [Hong Kong 2019 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/hong-kong-2019-budget/) - Hong Kong was more expensive overall for daily living but honestly...not as bad as people say. I included two numbers here: the official one, including the flight I took to arrive; one where I show what the averages are like without the flight (since that is not technically a 'daily life cost' if one was - [Thyra Travels: Hanging in Hong Kong 2019](https://thyramisu.com/hanging-in-hong-kong/) - Lazied through Hong Kong before jetting off to Turkey. I decided to go to Hong Kong first because 1) I have never been 2) International flights are cheaper from there than Manila and 3) why not?! I packed up my things, spent TWO hours in Manila traffic (20 km distance), and was on my way. - [Philippines: Must Try Foods you Need to Know](https://thyramisu.com/thyra-eats-philippines-2019/) - Before I get started I need to say - I have failed my food blog. I took almost no pictures of food in the Philippines. On top of that, I did not search out any famous dishes in the country. I think I always get lazy at taking pictures when I actually LIVE somewhere. I - [Thyra Travels: Philippines 2019: Living in Paraiso](https://thyramisu.com/philippines-living-in-paraiso/) - After many months (since Xmas!) I decided to take another break, stopping to volunteer in a country. I had heard the Philippines was quite expensive for transit and housing so I thought it would be the perfect place. I messaged a hostel who had availability and they accepted me right away. I booked my flight - [Philippines 2019 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/philippines-2019-budget/) - I lived in the Philippines for an extended time, taking a break from being on the move. At the end of my stay on the idyllic Busuanga island I did start to get antsy yet again. Staying in a place for more time is better for the budget and the soul - constantly seeing new - [Indonesia: Must Try Foods you Need to Know](https://thyramisu.com/thyra-eats-indonesia-2019/) - ~Ode to Gudeg~ Holy mierdaaa I dream about Gudeg at night fin Indonesia had one of the best dishes I have had in Southeast Asia and was a unique change to many cuisines I have had on my trip so far. Here are some of the highlights: Gudeg The best thing I have eaten on - [Indonesia 2019 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/indonesia-2019-budget/) - Since my brother was with me in Indonesia I spent more than I would have if he had not been there. Nonetheless, the amount is still low for being in the land of young australians (Bali *cough cough*). The total for my month in Indonesia is $690.09 with an average of $30 per day (look - [Thyra Travels: Indonesia 2019 (She is Still Traveling?)](https://thyramisu.com/indonesia-she-is-still-traveling/) - My time in Indonesia can be characterized by two time periods. W.E. (with Erik) and A.E. (after Erik). That's right y'all, I was visited by the one and only, less cute than me though, Lindberg-Wysocki boy! It was great seeing someone I know for the first time in nine months. He also brought me some - [Singapore: Must Try Foods you Need to Know](https://thyramisu.com/thyra-eats-singapore-2019/) - I didn't have tons of time, but everything I ate in Singapore was delicious! Here are my notable munchies. Hainanese chicken is a classic and always amazing - it is poached chicken, seasoned rice, chili sauce, and often times a side soup. Always good (and cheap!). I couldn't visit without trying Bak Kut Teh. There - [Thyra Travels: Singapore 2019: Everyone Dresses Nicer Than Me](https://thyramisu.com/singapore-everyone-dresses-nicer-than-me/) - I was only in Singapore for a short time but had a really great visit. I decided to stay in a fairly new hostel (and cheap....key word here is cheap) a few stations north of Chinatown. I spent my days eating and wandering around, looking at all of the beautiful architecture and greenery Singapore has - [Thyra Travels: Maybe I have Malaria: Malaysia 2019](https://thyramisu.com/maybe-i-have-malaria-malaysia/) - Be right back, crying because I have officially left Kuala Lumpur - my new favorite big city in Asia. I was only in Malaysia for two weeks and I would jump at the chance to return in the future. So much left unseen....and uneaten! Kuala Lumpur: I spent the first part of my trip and - [Singapore 2019 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/singapore-2019-budget/) - Breezed through the country but still managed to eat a lot of food, have weird interactions, and cool down in the subway system. I spent most of my time in the country wandering around, looking at the gardens, and marveling at the architecture. The total for my two nights in Singapore is $60.37 with an - [Malaysia: Must Try Food you Need to Know](https://thyramisu.com/thyra-eats-malaysia-2019/) - I'm sorry to my vegetarian friends, but I didn't realize how much I missed meat. There is a savory-ness that is hard to match with veggie soup. Most of my meals in Malaysia were meat-centric and I had so many amazing meals that I enjoyed SO much. Nasi Lemak: A famous dish in Malaysia that - [Myanmar: Must Try Foods you Need to Know](https://thyramisu.com/thyra-eats-myanmar-2019/) - Ah, Myanmar, how I miss thee. I was sick for the majority of the country and also eating vegetarian (traveling with one) but I did have some of the best seafood of my life! Veggie Soup: As stated above, I was sick a lot of the month. I would feel bad especially at night so - [How to Cross the Border Between Thailand and Laos by Land](https://thyramisu.com/crossing-the-border-by-land-from-thailand-to-laos/) - Sing to the tune of "Slipping Through My Fingers" by ABBA. ~Passport in hand, she leaves Thailand in the afternoon, saying goodbye, with an limp and with a sling~ Woo, woo, eighth country here I go! I am excited for two reasons primarily. First - I am meeting my friend Andrea who I met in - [Myanmar 2019 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/myanmar-2019-budget/) - I spent less than expected in Myanmar even though there was a lack of dorm rooms. Fellow travelers were overly dramatic about the costs of things to do in the country. I admit, it would have been a lot more expensive alone! 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Cheapppp....but I also didn't do a lot of the advertised tourist activities. As well, traveling with someone else reduces costs. I did make a dumb mistake though. I had some Lao money left over and I forgot to change it in Laos. Apparently, you can not change the money outside of Laos - [Thyra Travels: Lounging in Laos 2019](https://thyramisu.com/lounging-in-laos/) - Laos was probably the country where I was the "laziest". I wasn't sightseeing every day, I binged netflix shows, and sometimes I only left the hostel to eat. In my defense, I was in less than peak physical condition most of the time but also, I needed it. Luckily, I don't give a dang what - [Thailand: Must Try Foods you Need to Know](https://thyramisu.com/thyra-eats-thailand-2018/) - I have been taking a long break from any sort of responsibility in Laos but I am back writing now that I will be traveling to Myanmar soon. 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If I hadn't treated myself for my birthday this would have been even less! Here - [South Korea 2018 Solo Traveler Budget](https://thyramisu.com/south-korea-2018-budget/) - Korea! I don't think I have ever spent this much money on food in my life. Luckily for me, I was getting free accommodation most of the time. In Seoul I taught English in exchange for a bed. Included in this deal I was also able to eat rice, ramen, and kimchi for free! I - [Cambodia: Must Try Foods you Need to Know](https://thyramisu.com/thyra-eats-cambodia-2018/) - Like always, I enjoyed myself in the culinary world of Cambodia but I do have to admit I was not as thoroughly blown away as I was in the other countries I have been to. Part of this is due to the loss of traditions and culture, which includes cuisine, during the genocide that killed - [Thyra Travels: Conquering My Fears in Cambodia 2018](https://thyramisu.com/conquering-my-fears-in-cambodia/) - I entered Cambodia with a little hesitation after some bad experiences in Vietnam. "Don't expect it to be better", someone had said to me, with which I outwardly reacted: "No way, people will be much more lovely". Inwardly, I was secretly freaking out that it may be true. Crossing the border via bus (check out - [How to Get to the Cu Chi Tunnels on the Local Bus (Less Touristic Section!)](https://thyramisu.com/cu-chi-tunnels-on-the-local-bus/) - Instead of going on one of the many, many tours offered by the hostels to the Cu Chi Tunnels, my friend Maddy and I decided to brave the local bus and do the journey alone. This was for primarily three reasons: 1. Tours suck! Ok, they are super convenient and stress-free, but I always, always - [How to Cross the Border Between Vietnam and Cambodia by Land](https://thyramisu.com/crossing-the-border-from-vietnam-to-cambodia/) - I decided to cross over to Cambodia in a bus from Ho Chi Minh City. This option was much cheaper ($18 dollaaaa) and more convenient than the airport because I didn't have to worry about transport to and from center city or checking my bag. However, it did mean I had to go through "immigration" - [Vietnam: Must Try Foods you Need to Know](https://thyramisu.com/thyra-eats-vietnam-2018/) - I was in Vietnam traveling around for a whole month. The food there was the best and cheapest I have ever had in my life. It would be pretty overwhelming to mention everything but here are some standouts! Pho: This is the classic "Vietnam" dish. Yes, it is delicious. But in my opinion it is - [Thyra Travels: Retribution in Southern Vietnam 2018](https://thyramisu.com/retibution-in-southern-vietnam/) - Experiencing some emotional burnout after the middle of my Vietnam trip, I was excited to be moving on to the last few days of my time in the country. Maddy and I had decided to take a flight instead of the night bus to surpass a few hundred kilometers of the country. We arrived in - [Thyra Travels: Cruising Through Central Vietnam 2018](https://thyramisu.com/cruising-through-central-vietnam/) - I was in Vietnam for a long time and went through many cities, maybe too many. After Sapa I took a sleeper bus (and actually slept, I too was shocked) down to Ninh Binh, a city they call the Halong Bay of the Land. Ninh Binh By the time I arrived to my hotel in - [Thyra Travels: Culture Shock in Northern Vietnam 2018](https://thyramisu.com/culture-shock-in-northern-vietnam/) - Wow! Vietnam got me speechless from the moment I arrived. After almost not being let into the country because I have no onward ticket (literally pleaded with Korean immigration....memories), I was excited to finally be in Southeast Asia. Stepping out the airport doors was certainly an experience after South Korea. Taxi drivers literally ran at - [The Female Divers in Jeju, South Korea](https://thyramisu.com/female-divers-in-jeju-south-korea/) - One of the coolest experiences I had in South Korea was watching the women divers, known as 'Haenyeo', when I was on Jeju Island. Although a dying trend, presumably because of more advanced diving and fishing techniques, there is still a sizeable population of these ladies in Korea, with most of them on Jeju. The - [South Korea: Must Try Foods you Need to Know](https://thyramisu.com/south-korea-must-try-foods-you-need-to-know/) - Wow. Just looked through my camera roll and if I shared all my food pics, I would need to sit down with you over a bottle of wine and a detailed powerpoint. Here are some highlights. Korean BBQ I couldn't go to Korea without trying BBQ....and boy did I ever try it! My first time - [Thyra Travels: Getting Out of the Big City: Jeju Island and Busan](https://thyramisu.com/getting-out-of-the-big-city-jeju-island-and-busan/) - After my six weeks in Seoul, and before my month trekking across Vietnam, I wanted to go see other parts of South Korea. I decided to travel to two places, the volcanic island of Jeju, and South Korea's second largest city, Busan. Jeju I started in Jeju, I had three full days to discover the - [Thyra Travels: Six Weeks In Seoul 2018](https://thyramisu.com/six-weeks-in-seoul/) - For all of September and part of October, I didn't have to carry my backpack, I didn't have to deal with locking my bag, and I had consistent laundry access. I spent six weeks living and working in Seoul, South Korea. 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