Everyone should have a bucket list; it’s great motivation for planning future trips, allowing you to focus on your travel achievements and personal adventure legacy. I’ve spent a lot of time travelling around the USA, exploring states and taking numerous road trips. I’ve built up a good list of recommendations and must-do attractions and experiences through my adventures.

Years ago, a close friend advised me to make exercise part of my daily routine. At the time, I was already going to the gym 2-3 times per week and felt I was doing the necessary in the fitness department, but they encouraged me to exercise daily. They said I should see doing 20 mins of vigorous exercises as a daily necessity. Like cleaning my teeth in the morning, exercise should be a non-negotiable and something I do first thing in the morning, with no excuses acceptable.

$30 a day (approx. 1,000 Thai Baht) may not seem like a realistic daily budget for a holiday overseas, but when visiting the bustling metropolis of Bangkok, you don’t need to spend big to have that big mango experience. $30 can genuinely go a long way, and embarking on a memorable and budget-friendly adventure through the vibrant streets of Thailand’s capital city is not as expensive as many believe.

Thailand has become one of my favourite winter holiday destinations. The food, the weather, the friendly people, the rich tapestry of colours, smells, and sounds, there is so much to love about the Land of Smiles.