Beyond the 5 Star Hotels [31/52] by Krysta

I've just returned from an emotional trip to Kolkata, India. Myself and a few other crew members ventured out of our beautiful hotel and wandered around the heart of the slums. It's heartbreaking to see the way that so many people live. It's hard not to feel compelled to help all of them, but sadly I didn't have the time or the funds to do so. We were able to a mother and her 2 young children by buying them powdered milk and a baby bottle. It wasn't much, but it meant so much to them. It was a very eye opening experience, and I'm glad that I had the opportunity to visit.  

It knows no distance [31/52] by Ryan

Dream Big [30/52] by Krysta

After 2 great weeks back home, it was back to Dubai... back to work, and reality. Well, my reality at least. I had one day in the sandy city before I set off on my next journey. First stop... Bangkok! I got my fill of delicious Thai food before heading to Sydney, Australia. Nearly 3 years ago my biggest dream came true when I landed in this city for the first time. I'd spent years trying to get here. I never could have imagined that only a few years later I'd be back.... chasing my next dream, and getting PAID to be in Sydney. It's amazing how life turns out sometimes. Sydney was just what I needed to get my mind off of the inevitable homesickness that came with saying goodbye only a few days earlier. I did a quick trip to Christchurch, New Zealand and then spent a few days wandering the harbour city in the pouring rain. I ate good food, finally bought myself a pair of real Ugg boots, and enjoyed the cool winter air. Time flew by as it always does, and it was time to go back to Bangkok. One last day of fun before I head back to my desert home.  

A new day tomorrow [30/52] by Ryan

Gorgeous sunset while visiting my friend who I've known since grade 3.

Pad Thai! [29/52] by Krysta

(Oops.. I skipped a week!)  I was so excited to be back in Bangkok for one reason in particular.... the food! Thai food is among my favorite type of cuisine and I couldn't wait to indulge in the spicy goodness. Within an hour of arriving at my hotel I'd ordered Pad Thai... it was just as amazing as I'd remembered it. Sure, you can get it at restaurants around the world, but it tastes so much better when it's authentic!

Goodbye my lover [29/52] by Ryan

Another goodbye that came too soon.

Riding Off Into the Sunset [28/52] by Krysta

After an amazing 2 weeks, I'm headed back to Dubai. I'm sad to leave, but happy that I had the opportunity to go back... even if my visit was far too short. I kept busy camping, singing karaoke, catching up with friends and family, cuddling with Titan, and of course spending every possible minute with Ryan. He dropped me off at the airport this morning and I was quite an emotional wreck. Unfortunately, goodbyes are one of those things that seem to get harder each time. I'm going to miss the people that I love and the beauty of my home country. Off I go, back to Dubai.