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Monthly Archives: August 2013

Philosophy by Mr. Poong

August 31, 2013by leslieannepatrick Leave a comment

Originally posted on Twenty First Century Nomad:
We’ve met some great characters during our time here on Koh Yao Noi, but without a doubt our favorite is Mr. Poong. Aside…

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Asia, Life, Thailand, Travel, Uncategorized, Yao Noi

Exercise Equipment or Medieval Torture Device?

August 30, 2013by leslieannepatrick Leave a comment

I‘ve been to 32 countries in my 32 years, and I’ve never known one to be as exercise obsessed as Korea. During my time spent living in both Daegu and […]

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Asia, Culture, Life, South Korea

Lantern Fail!

August 28, 2013by leslieannepatrick 6 Comments

Have you ever seen those beautiful paper lanterns that float through the sky like mini hot air balloons? These sky lanterns are very popular in Thailand, and Steve knows how much […]

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Asia, Life, Thailand, Travel, Uncategorized, Yao Noi

D Cube City: Makes You Feel Like Walking in the Woods

August 26, 2013by leslieannepatrick Leave a comment

My current assignment for AFAR magazine has left me scouring my mind, friend’s minds, photos and the internet in search of all the latest and greatest happenings in Seoul. One […]

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Asia, Seoul, Shopping, Somewhere in Time, South Korea, Travel, Uncategorized

Five Things I Love About Paris

August 24, 2013by leslieannepatrick 5 Comments

The first time I went to Paris, I was 16, and I was in awe. I walked the cobbled streets on a quick half day layover before catching my connecting […]

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Chic, Europe, Life, Paris, Travel, Uncategorized, Wine, Writing

Geckos in the Toaster and other Tropical Lessons

August 19, 2013by leslieannepatrick 4 Comments

Today is the three month anniversary of my move to Thailand, and though the experience has been an amazing one, there are a few things I wish I had known […]

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Asia, Life, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Travel, Uncategorized, Yao Noi

Thailand’s Triple Crown: The Beaches of Railay, Tonsai and Phra Nang

August 14, 2013by leslieannepatrick 10 Comments

When you live on an island in Thailand, one would think that perhaps holidays are not necessary. After all, isn’t a tropical island the place most people want to vacation […]

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Asia, Beach, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Travel, Uncategorized

Kilimanjaro Summit Climb: Charity Mountain Trek Challenge

August 11, 2013by leslieannepatrick 2 Comments

This isn’t your average post on the Chic Adventurer, but it’s one that I’m hoping will spread the word for a very worthy cause. Please read below to see how […]

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Africa, Life, Travel, Uncategorized

Somewhere in Time: Moroccan Road Trip

August 10, 2013by leslieannepatrick 4 Comments

While organizing files on my laptop this week, I found a vignette I wrote about a road trip Steve and I took on our winter 2012 foray in North Africa. […]

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Africa, Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa, Road Trip, Somewhere in Time, Travel, Uncategorized

Have Style, Will Travel: Interview with Glamourous Traveller

August 9, 2013by leslieannepatrick 1 Comment

The Chic Adventurer blog is all about the coalescence of travel and style. I firmly believe that the two can go hand in hand, and so does my fellow blogger, Liyana […]

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Beauty, Chic, Fashion, Life, Shopping, Travel, Uncategorized

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