Travel.

As a self-proclaimed control freak, I'll admit that I like to have things planned down to a tee when I travel. Itineraries, transportation, accommodations – you name it, I've got it mapped out with military precision. So when my meticulously crafted plans went awry during a trip to the southern Thai city of Hat Yai, it really threw me for a loop. But in the end, that unexpected detour ended up being one of the most rewarding experiences of my journey.

After the whirlwind of unexpected adventures in Hat Yai, I found myself craving a change of pace. So I headed north to the laidback province of Chiang Rai, determined to embrace the art of slow travel and simply savor every moment.