Polaroid of the Week: Stunning Sunset Over Santiago de Chile

I originally planned to travel directly from Sihanoukville, Cambodia, to Bangkok but made a spontaneous detour to Koh Chang, a picturesque island in the Gulf of Thailand just north of the Cambodian border. (Thailand has two Koh Chang islands; the other is in the Andaman Sea near Myanmar.) This allowed me to discover another Thai gem and enjoy extra beach days before returning to bustling Bangkok. I arrived with no preconceptions about Koh Chang, curious how it stacked up against Andaman Sea isla

Another busy week draws to a close! This week, I added serious apartment hunting to my to-do list—far more intensive than the casual scouting from the previous week. Without my commitment to daily four-mile runs this month, I might not have explored much of the city. These scenic routes reminded me why New York is my favorite place: runs over the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, loops through Prospect Park, and strolls via charming neighborhoods like Fort Greene and Bed-Stuy, with their iconic b

Returning to Hong Kong was bittersweet—it marked the end of my Southeast Asia winter escape where the journey began. On this second visit, I arrived energized, adventurous, and well-prepared, unlike my first trip marred by jet lag and burnout. Despite that initial disappointment, the citys dynamic vibe had captivated me, building anticipation for round two. With nearly a week to explore, I savored Hong Kong at a relaxed pace. I wandered diverse neighborhoods, hit iconic sights, enjoyed long ru