Hey guys! As most of you know living life in southeast Asia for 4 months is something that not only creates some powerful experiences but, also adding some helpful lifestyle applications. I have gathered 11 things that changed my life or experiences that I will always think of when I remember my time in Asia! This list will include my months from Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, and the Philippines.
- Compliments on your light skin is completely normal… even though you may be tan & look exactly like them
- Cheese naan, roti, shwarmas, $1 smoothies, and Iraqi food will change your life
- Durian is the sweetest most delicious fruit you can find in all of Asia
- Tuk Tuk Rides, Tricycles, JeePee’s, Moto’s are all money savers and greatest form of transportation
- White rice can be found in just about every meal you eat
- Unlike Spanish, trying to comprehend Thai and Kami is seemingly impossible
- The heat in Cambodia is unlike any other country in the world
- I’ve been eating wrong my whole life. (Try using a spoon rather than a fork)
- Visiting Cambodia will have you eating trays of fruit and will destroy any portion sizes you once had
- Always bring toilet paper
- Just smile and wave whenever you receive stares or pictures being taken without your consent
If you ever decide to visit southeast Asia, I hope you have a fun and lighthearted spirit through your trip! Asia does everything differently than what we would consider being normal but, it’s an experience like any other!
