Author Archives: Susan Sharp

About Susan Sharp

Susan is a Texan with a history in environmental consulting, Thai language learning, hookah bar management, and slinging co-operatively-owned beer. Currently, she’s searching for the best food in a 500 meter radius of any given train station between Asia and America as she travels overland from Chiang Mai, Thailand to Austin, Texas. She writes the website Splendor in the Lemongrass, where the content is everyone’s two favorite things: explicit food porn and travel navel-gazing.
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What To Do On a Kuala Lumpur Layover

Though it deserves a few days of exploration in its own right, Kuala Lumpur’s location and massive transit industry means many travelers find themselves in the city on long flights layovers .

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Adventuring in Thailand: Easy Motorbike Tours from Chiang Mai

All it takes is a glance at the mountains for most visitors staying at the Chiang Mai hotel they booked to yearn for an off-the-beaten path experience. Luckily, the place provides a great base for independent travel. All you need is some…

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Long Stay in Thailand? Tips on Getting an Educational Visa

Thailand’s natural beauty, laid back vibes, delicious food and the inexpensive cost of a hotel in Bangkok is notorious for seducing travelers to stay longer than planned. For those yearning for a longer stay in Thailand however, the limitations of the tourist…