travelwithbender:
Have you been to Thailand before? _ View of the stunning pool at @movenpickbangtao in Phuket, Thailand. One of the best resorts on the island. _ Ive been pretty quiet on IG lately as we're working on a new project that I look forward to sharing with you v
travelwithbender:
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." – Ralph Waldo Emerson ___ Fellow travel blogger and friend @jess_ismore is hitting Northern Arizona soon which inspired me to take another look at a few of my
travelwithbender:
🎉 Happy new year! ___ We celebrated tonight at @hardrockhotelpg with amazing DJs, cranking music and beach bonfires. What an incredible night! Check out my IG stories for behind the scenes access. ___ If you're in the neighborhood for NYE2020, I can
travelwithbender:
Where do you want to travel in 2019? ___ As I'm compiling my top photos of the year and reflecting over 2018, one location stands out. ___ This shot was taken at Temple of Athena in Assos, Turkey . The surrounding region, #Canakkale, definitely earned the
travelwithbender:
🔖New blog post: 6 essential things to do in Chiang Mai (link in bio). ___ This is the magestic Wat Chedi Luang in the centre of Chiang Mai, Thailand. It was built in the late 1300s and restored in the 1990s. And it only costs US$1.25 to see. Wow!
travelwithbender:
"The only true wisdom is knowing that you know nothing." - Socrates ___ Soaring above the jungle and rice terraces at Kumulilir in Bali, Indonesia. ___ The expert guides at @baliforadventures helped us find this hidden gem, along with other amazing scenic
travelwithbender:
"Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength." - Arnold Schwarzenegger ___ Mesmerizing fire dancers during Bali Night Safari at @balisafari. ___ Th
travelwithbender:
🌋 Would you fly over an active volcano? ___ This is Mount Batur (Kintamani Volcano) in Bali, Indonesia. ___ We loved this scenic 🚁 helicopter tour from @baliadventuresky and @voyagin which offers the best views of Bali. ___ It last erup
travelwithbender:
Our little piece of paradise in Ubud, Bali... @villa_amrita ___ "First think, second believe, third dream and finally dare." - Unknown ___ It's a fully contained 3 villa complex with full time staff to make meals and help out in any way possible. Yesterda
travelwithbender:
What shape do you see in the ocean? ___ Shot near the Lad Koh View Point in Koh Samui, Thailand, from 45 m above. ___ I love how the amber hues of the rocks contrast with the teal blue of the sea. ___ I'll check out the IG accounts of the first 10 people
travelwithbender:
🎥 What movie is this from? ___ I found this famous wooden horse along the waterfront of #Canakkale, Turkey which is very close to where a famous epic love story was set. ___ Do you know the story? See what others have said in the comments to
travelwithbender:
"A fool is known by his speech; and a wise man by silence." - Pythagoras ___ Silent sunrise at @samahitaretreat with my new friend who was quite happy to photobomb an otherwise perfect scene. ___ This was my first yoga retreat, and I'm quite certain it wo
travelwithbender:
"Your mind is an entire world, your heart is an entire cosmos, and your soul is an entire universe." _ What a gorgeous day today at @samahitaretreat in Koh Samui, Thailand. Is this heaven? _ This is my first yoga retreat and I'm really enjoying it. The pe
travelwithbender:
"Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, it empties today of its strength." - Corrie ten Boom _ Do you want a relaxing or adventurous vacation right now? _ Hard to imagine this luxurious rooftop pool is 24 floors above bustling Georgetown, Penang, M
travelwithbender:
Happy Diwali! 🎉 Celebrating the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. _ Follow: @travelwithbender 📷 _ The colours in this beautiful giant lantern in the lobby of @ghotelpenang in Penang, Malaysia are simply gorgeous. _ "Don't figh
travelwithbender:
"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year." - Ralph Waldo Emerson _ Moments before Chocolate Hour at @movenpickbangtao in Phuket, Thailand. _ Every afternoon for one hour they serve free chocolate based treats. Yum! _ Chocolate +
travelwithbender:
"The elevator to success is out of order, but the stairs are always open" - Zig Ziglar _ Kilitbahir Castle is located in Turkey's #Canakkale region. Built in 1463, it helped the Ottoman Empire to maintain an iron grip on all sea traffic passing through th
travelwithbender:
"The outward freedom that we shall attain will only be in exact proportion to the inward freedom to which we may have grown at a given moment. And if this is a correct view of freedom, our chief energy must be concentrated on achieving reform from within.
travelwithbender:
"The more credit you give away, the more will come back to you. The more you help others, the more they will want to help you." – Brian Tracy _ Monkeys 🙉 on Monkey Mountain in Hua Hin, Thailand. _ The long sandy beach stretches for miles in H
travelwithbender:
"Reflect upon your present blessings of which every man has many not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some." - Charles Dickens _ Reflections of Monkey Mountain. More formally known as Khao Takib Hill in Hua Hin, Thailand. _ If you look care
travelwithbender:
"The future of life on Earth depends on our ability to see the sacred where others see only the common." - John Denver _ This was one of the best sunsets I've witnessed. Ever. _ Karon Beach in Phuket, Thailand knows how to put on a sky show. 🌴 T
travelwithbender:
"Magic lies in challenging what seems impossible." - Carol Moseley Braun _ The tropical view from our suite at @novotelphuketsurin in Thailand. Of course the slides and pool bar are appealing, but my favorite feature?... The popsicle hotline! 😋:stuck_
travelwithbender:
"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots." - Marcus Garvey _ Strolling the quiet back streets of Bozcaada in Turkey. _ The beautiful region of #Canakkale is located on the west coast of Turkey
travelwithbender:
"Appreciate what you have, where you are and who you are with in this moment." – Tony Clark _ The beautifully named Wind Rose sunset viewing point on the island of Bozcaada in Turkey. @troyayili2018 _ We watched the sunset last night against a dramatic ba
travelwithbender:
Views of Lesvos from the Temple of Athena in the ancient ruins of Assos, Turkey. _ We are currently touring the historic province of #Canakkale in Turkey which is amazing. _ Assos was home of Aristotle's school of philosophy - an institution that shaped
travelwithbender:
"The world has enough beautiful mountains and meadows, spectacular skies and serene lakes. It has enough lush forests, flowered fields, and sandy beaches. It has plenty of stars and the promise of a new sunrise and sunset every day. What the world needs m
travelwithbender:
"A grateful mind is a great mind which eventually attracts to itself great things." – Plato _ Monk walking at Wat Chedi Luang in the centre of the old city in Chiang Mai, Thailand. _ It's these everyday, unscripted, unplanned moments that hold tremendous
travelwithbender:
"What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create." - Buddha _ Morning meditations at @movenpickhuahin in Thailand. _ Tag your friend in a comment and inspire their day! 😄⭐ _ I loved their daily Chocolate Hou
travelwithbender:
"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." - Alice Walker _ The incredible Phraya Nakhon Cave in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park about 45 mins south of Hua Hin, Thailand. _ The Kuha Kharuehat pavilion was built in
travelwithbender:
"The reactions of the human heart are not mechanical and predictable but infinitely subtle and delicate." - Daisaku Ikeda _ Sunset silhouettes 🌴 at @marriott_merlin_beach in Phuket, Thailand. _ This beautiful resort has a lot of unique features
