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Exploring Chiang Rai, Thailand, visiting the famous White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) and Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten) — two of the most unique and beautiful temples in northern Thailand.
Unfortunately, during my time here I was hit with severe food poisoning, dehydration, and overheating, leaving me unwell for several days and unable to leave my bed. I had originally planned to run the Chiang Rai Half Marathon, but that quickly became impossible.
After almost two months of travelling solo, it was one of those moments where everything suddenly felt overwhelming — homesickness, vulnerability, and the emotional reality that sometimes comes with long-term travel.
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Hi, I’m Lara - 25, from Cardiff, South Wales
✈️ Last year I booked a one-way ticket to Asia, and spent six months travelling solo through Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam
🌿 After years of study, structure, pressure, and routine, I knew I needed to step away - to quiet the noise of everyday life, reconnect with myself, and rediscover a sense of freedom, curiosity, and adventure.
🌍 I embraced everything that comes with solo backpacking… authentic homestays, questionable night buses, sunrise viewpoints, incredible street food, new friendships, jungle treks, long conversations with strangers, and all the unforgettable moments in between.
📹 This vlog series is my way of reflecting on that journey - documenting the places I saw, the experiences that shaped me, and the parts of myself I found along the way.
☀️ Whether you’re here for travel inspiration, backpacking tips, or just to come along for the ride, I hope you enjoy this little window into my six-month adventure.
Thanks for watching 🫶🏻
Watch Full Series Here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgRHJi8q-PKmW2QWOFT0NS6d_PoRxa2-1&si=uOdWRs_7SXHWZ2p4
📍 Find me:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lara__rebecca
The Keep Smiling Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gN1167iA125QP3jahpV9Y
🎵 Music licensed through Epidemic Sound