My trip started with an orientation night at the REI store – there I was able to get to know all the guides and fellow backpackers I’d be spending the day with. They also split up additional backpacking gear like…
Archives for 2014
Travel with REI Adventures > Superstition Mountains [Part 01]
Travel inspires me. I love visiting new places and seeing new things. I think people commonly confuse travel with going somewhere really far but for me it’s not about the the number of miles but about exploring the new and…
Coconut Carrot Noodles
I’m off in Paris this week but I’ll be sharing some fun adventures from my Superstition Mountains with you later. Be sure to follow me on instagram @jcongstudio so you don’t miss out on any of my travel adventures. So…
Weekend Snapshots
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Chiang Mai, Thailand
During one of my long weekends teaching I took a bumpy bus ride from Nongkhai to Chiang Mai – to do some further exploring. Chiang Mai was quite beautiful and filled with lots of mountains. I did some hiking, visited…
Honey Mustard Salmon with Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad
Food bloggers got skills. I know some of you might think I’m a food blogger but I don’t spend hours in the kitchen perfecting recipes. Most of the time I’m adapting someone else’s and/or made it enough for myself that…
What I’m Packing – Backyard Adventure
I am so excited about a trip I have with REI Adventures next week. I’m headed to Superstition Mountains for a four day weekend adventure. REI is my go-to spot for getting assistance on what I should pack for my…
Revisiting Thailand – Nongkhai + PhonPhi Sai, Thailand [Part Two]
When I decided to take the time off, I knew I wanted to travel but I also wanted to volunteer as well. Teaching English in Thailand was one of the most amazing experiences I’ve had to date. I admit though…
Sticky9
Have you guys heard of Stickygram? Well they just launched their new branding Sticky9! I am addicted to these little guys, they are so much fun and the best way to bring your instagrams to life. My refrigerator has become…
Coconut Chocolate ‘Truffle’ Macaroon
Have you guys ever had a Hail Merry Maracoon? They are flipping amazing. My no sugar perfectly chocolate go to fix. They are made with real simple ingredients so simple… I figured I could probably make them at home –…
Revisiting Thailand – Nongkhai + PhonPhi Sai, Thailand [Part One]
In the winter of 2010 I took two months off from work and traveled through Southeast Asia and taught English in Thailand between some weekend adventures. I made a fun video before I left but I realized I never really…
Gooey Banana Chocolate Bars
I used to bake a lot – I made cakes for friends birthdays, cupcakes for parties and cookies just because. While I still bake, I do a lot more gluten-free and sugar free baking. What I’ve noticed is that I…