Nicole Donley

thai food

Thailand Travel Guide Thai Street Food: What to Eat, Where, and How Much to Pay By Nicole | 9 min read For $1-3 per dish, you’re eating food that’s often better than what you’d pay $20+ for back home. Thai street food is genuinely one of the best things about traveling here. But knowing what […]

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chiang mai

Thailand Travel Guide My Chiang Mai Guide: Temples, Waterfalls, and the Best Khao Soi of My Life By Nicole | 7 min read Northern Thailand’s cultural heart — where 700-year-old temples share streets with the best food scene in the country. Chiang Mai surprised me. I expected temples and night markets (and yes, those are

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where to stay

Egypt Travel Guide Where to Stay in Cairo: Best Areas and Honest Hotel Reviews By Nicole | 10 min read Where you stay in Cairo changes your entire experience. The city is massive, traffic is brutal, and the vibe shifts completely depending on the neighborhood. You could be sipping cocktails on a quiet rooftop in

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pyramids-festival

Egypt Travel Zamna at the Pyramids of Giza: An Honest Review By Nicole | 7 min read A music festival at the foot of the Great Pyramid — bucket list unlocked. But would I go again? When I saw that Zamna was hosting a festival literally in front of the Pyramids of Giza, I didn’t

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Cairo, Egypt

Egypt Travel Guide How to Avoid Scammers in Cairo: An Honest Guide By Nicole | 10 min read Cairo is one of the most incredible cities I’ve ever visited — but I’m not going to sugarcoat it. The hustle is real. As a tourist (especially a Western woman), you are a target from the moment

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Koh Phangan

Thailand Travel Guide My Koh Phangan Guide: The Island That Has It All By Nicole | 8 min read Part full moon chaos, part spiritual haven, all paradise. Most people’s first introduction to Koh Phangan is the Thong Sala Pier. It’s hectic, loud, and usually where you’re frantically trying to figure out which taxi to

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Island Hopping

Thailand Travel Guide Island Hopping in Thailand: Koh Samui vs. Koh Phangan vs. Koh Tao By Nicole | 8 min read Which paradise is right for you? Thailand’s Gulf Coast is home to a trio of island gems: Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao. While geographically close, each offers a distinctly different vibe. From

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Vietnam Bucketlist

10 Experiences you Can’t Leave Vietnam Without Doing I spent a month and a half traversing Vietnam from North to South. If you only have time for the best of the best, these are the 10 activities that defined my trip. 1. Ha Giang Loop The Ha Giang Loop was, without a doubt, the absolute

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