The Jatiluwih Rice Terraces

April 10, 2010 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

Most of the tourists in Bali only ever seem to go to Kuta Beach. I’ve been amazed at the crowds in Kuta and equally amazed at how few crowds there have been elsewhere. With so many …

Back Home

November 16, 2009 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

I’ve been back home for over a week now. After two months in Europe, I’ve come back to my friends, good drinks, Cheap Charlies, amazing food, great weather, and chaotic excitement. Yes, I’ve come back …

Ko Phi Phi

June 2, 2009 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

This is my third time on the island and as I was there I was reminded how much I dislike it. I hate Ko Phi Phi. It’s one of the most overrated islands in all of Thailand. I spent the last four days there with some friends of mine from …

Eat Like a King in Bangkok

May 21, 2009 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

Thailand is known for its delicious food. The country’s capital Bangkok is one of the best to get food- both local and international. This cosmopolitan city has some of the best food from around the world. …

Back in Bangkok

May 8, 2009 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

I’m back in Bangkok. I’ve been here two weeks and, despite my desire to be productive, it hasn’t happened. At least, not to the extent in which I wanted it too. I made the mistake of …

Visiting Taipei 101

April 28, 2009 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

I’m scared of heights. It’s not so much being high up that scares me, it’s more the fear of falling. Hike with me up a mountain and watch my stay far away from any edge. I …

My Time in Taiwan

April 2, 2009 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

When I took my first trip overseas alone, I came back with a intestinal illness that put me in the hospital for three days, I got lost in the jungle, and I got attacked by a bat while caving and had to get rabies shots. My mother said to me …

A Locals Guide to Bangkok

March 24, 2009 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

It seems that everyone is going to Thailand right now. I have friends thinking about going, friends going, and friends there already. So I figured now would be a good time to post about the place …

Taiwan Lantern Festival

March 5, 2009 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

“Where are the lanterns?” I asked.

“These are the lanterns.” my friend said as he pointed at the light up parade floats that littered the park.

“Huh? These are parade floats.”

“No, they are lanterns.” He said firmly.

Clearly, he …

What Living in Bangkok Taught Me

January 21, 2009 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

I’ve been living in Bangkok on and off for two years now. It has become my base of operations, the place I return to when I am out of money  and need to work. I’ve developed a network of friends, business contacts, learned …