When 2009 rolled in, I had just returned to the the United States from Patagonia to attend my sisters wedding in Phoenix, Arizona.

It was in February 2009 under the influence of a carne asada burrito that I decided it was time to record my migrationology travels in the form of online documentation.

I knew next to nothing about the web world, (twitter was literally just the sound of a bird to me).  Utilizing gallons of my parents coffee and my addiction to yerba mate from Argentina, along with free internet, I gave birth to Migrationology.

1. United States

• Flew to Honolulu, Hawaii, along with buddy David Damron from Life Excursion for a few weeks to visit relatives, do nothing on beaches, and never resist copious amounts of food.
• Lopsidedly balanced Waiola Shave Ice and extremely fried Mitsu Ken Garlic Chicken with hikes to Koko Head Crater and Makapu’u Lighthouse.

2. Malaysia

• Treated myself to my debut fish spa massage which left me giggling like a 10 year old.
• Enjoyed the Northern island of Langkawi.
• Had my first enlightening experience with the King Of Fruits while I tackled the Durian buffet.

3. Indonesia

• Came face to face with orangutan’s in Bukit Lawang, Sumatra.
• Experienced ultimate peaceful relaxing on the shores of volcanic Lake Toba in Sumatra.
• Climbed to the top of the deadly Mount Merapi Volcano on the island of Java, near Yogyakarta.
• Marveled at the impressive Hindu Prambanan Temple and Buddhist Borobudur Temple near Yogyakarta.
• Visited the Bali House of Life orphanage near Bali Cliff where we played games and football all day.
• Learned how to successfully drive a car in Indonesia.

4. Singapore

• Aimlessly walked around and glamoured at the cleanliness and neatness of the manicured gardens and cityscapes.
• Couldn’t resist the Golden Mile food center or partaking of the famous chili crab and Singapore chicken rice.

5. Philippines

• Became a millionaire for the price of $35.32 on the island of Palawan while sitting on private beaches and eating entire crabs by the mouthful.
• In Manila I was able to feast on fetus (balut) and 1 day old chickens that KFC can’t compare to.
• Volunteered with Gawad Kalinga to build houses with hope and heard powerful stories from people like Tita Silver while being immersed in Payatas.
• Hiked the most incredible rice terrace scenery from the Mayoyao Paradise rice terraces to the 2000 year old rice terraces of Batad with 116 levels.
• Couldn’t believe I was in South East Asia while spending time in the glorious evergreens and caves of astonishing Sagada.

6. Thailand

• Thailand is where booty shaking in Bangkok and ghostride the tuk tuk with Thrilling Heroics and In Search of Sanuk emerged.
• Hung out with In Search of Sanuk by way of expending energy with awesome kids and celebrating with elderly folks.  Little things make a difference when you relate and talk to others.
• The annual vegetarian festival in Bangkok proved to be much more delicious than it sounded at the time.
• Taught English at kids camps around Thailand and learned how to become an instant celebrity and get a little pay in the process.
• Celebrated Christmas in Bangkok with the company of wonderful friends and unbeatable Thai food.

7. Laos

• Learned how to make a Thailand visa run to Vientiane Laos.
• Hung out in the colonial French quaint town of Luang Prabang, relaxed by the river, read books, and shopped for the first time ever for souvenirs.
• Spent 2 delightful days relaxing on a slow boat while boating the Mekong River.

8. Hong Kong

• Observed the most concrete structures I have seen in my life while spending 3 days in Hong Kong.
• Made conclusions about late night dim sum in Hong Kong while successfully attempting to eat unhealthy amounts of my favorite dumplings at Lin Heung Dim Sum restaurant.

9. Cambodia

• Gawked at the amazing temples of Angkor Wat in Seam Reap (still gawking).
• Ushered in 2010 to the local countdown in Phnom Penh with fireworks and Khmer dancing and songs.