how solo travelling changed my life | finally quitting social media | everything I ate in Thailand

I am in such a better place now with my mental health (the best it's ever been actually 🥹) This video took me a while to bring myself to edit. I started off wanting to document it all and then decided to stop. To REALLY disconnect. *I went to Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi and Ko Tao before flying to Bali. But this is what I managed to capture during my first week. And a couple things I learned. And how i started to heal.

My book of the week: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

MY ITINERARY:

BANGKOK:
Soup noodles: Nai Ek Roll Noodle (442 ซอย 9, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand)

Dessert soup: Nam Dao Huu 南豆腐 (33 Plaeng Nam Rd, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand)

Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu (115/5 Dinso Rd, Baworniwet, Phranakorn, Bangkok 10200, Thailand) 10 - 5pm

Kor Panit’s Sticky Rice- 431 433 Thanon Tanao, San Chao Pho Sua, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand

Noodles w. Minced pork: Guay Tiew Mu Rung Rueang Tung (10/3 Soi Sukhumvit 26, Khlong Tan, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand)

Musical chairs curry: Khao Gaeng Jek Pui (Je Chie) (25 Mangkon Rd, Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100)

Fried noodles: Ann Guay Tiew Kua Gai (419 Luang Rd, Wat Thepsirin, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100, Thailand)

Yaowarat/ Chinatown (i got PA TONG GO but there are so many yummy things to eat)

CHIANG MAI:
Khao Soi Khun Yai (QXWM+47J, Sri Poom 8 Alley, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand)

Chiang mai food tour: A Chef's Tour

Chiang mai Cooking class: Thai Akha Kitchen

Kat's Kitchen: 17 Ratchamanka Rd, Tambon Phra Sing, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand

Chiang Mai Night Bazaar

Chiang Mai's Sunday Market (on Ratchadamnoen Road from 4pm to 10pm)

Music:

TIME STAMPS

0:00 LOST
1:13 RAIN(bows) - Day 1
6:10 quitting social media + floating markets
8:44 Bangkok food tour
10:14 Day 3: noods, curry + more noods
13:36 chilling in Chiang Mai
14:51 Chiang Mai Food Tour
15:44 cooking class
18:05 sweet solo dates
18:36 finding love + elephants
19:47 desserts
20:28 how do you heal
21:40 food + feelings in Phuket
23:29 parasites + peace
25:32 FOUND

[addi]

The quote "My body is not just something to be looked at. It's my home." is actually about to make me cry

[ivelismartinez]

you don’t understand how happy this makes me 😭

[beccakrist]

This was by far the most beautiful, inspirational, and honest video I have ever seen. Truly from the bottom of my heart thank you for this.

[ablackcat]

I legit broke down crying at your monologue at the end. this pain and sadness will one day make sense. there's a future version of me that's excited to show me how amazing life gets for me. i just gotta take them for their word and show up for myself. thank you linda for helping me heal. you've become a part of my journey and have touched in ways i did not at all expect but im now so grateful for. <3

[bonniebrown]

"You create routines that aren't focused on productivity, but peace." And also not let people make you feel guilty about that! Good for you, and also good for you for saying you don't have to go on a solo trip to Thailand to do these things.

[just_lovin_livin]

I have been watching your videos for years and when I saw your thumbnail I screamed out loud. I just got back to Canada after spending 6 months in Thailand alone and this video brought me back so intensely. It is just such a beautiful country, thanks for sharing!!

[adaparviainen]

Being super sick right here but when Linda Sun posts something, I immediately feel better. She’s just so overwhelming and the energy she shows through smiling, it gets my batteries load up 🙏🏻

[arabellajesalva]

" I fell in love with life, just my life. Life had always felt so exhausting for me... Living to just enjoy living wasn't a choice" this hit me so hard! I'm sooo happy to see LINDA SO HAPPY! ♥♥

[kholsk]

When you say that you bring the rain everywhere you go ( @22:18 ) in my culture that is considered as a major blessing. This was such a lovely video, thank you. Everything about it

[kirapraek.]

Hi from Thailand🇹🇭🙏🥰I’ve watched your videos since 2020. I can start intuitive eating, working out for enjoyment and loving myself because of you.Thank you for visiting and being the sweetest soul in the world!

[huiyi]

I don't usually comment in your videos but I just wanted to say thankyou for posting your videos and just being such a ray of sunshine, you should be so proud of yourself for being able to help so many people and being so raw and honest! I wish you all the best <3

[Saravkx]

I’m Thai and seeing you truly in awe, joyed and happy in my hometown is very touching and so beautiful ❤️ Wish to see you again soon here in Thailand Always have a warm welcome for you🇹🇭✨

[julee]

Your video literally could not come at better time! I was literally contemplating whether to travel to Thailand alone in the upcoming months but was very nervous to. Your video is really giving me the courage to travel solo and not be afraid of the unknown. Much love!

[marxtejda]

listening and watching linda how she talks about how she feels is so terapeutic??? idk it feel so good to hear someone saying the exact same stuff that you're going through, somehow you don't feel alone anymore <3

[reneeandrade]

I typically never comment on your visa but I want to say thank you for continuing to post your content. I started my Ed recovery last year and you have helped me create a healthy relationship with food. We love you Linda ❤

[Milehighunter]

I'm leaving for Thailand on a one way ticket November 6th! Also on the journey of finding myself...well put ❤

[Christine-dxjc]

Why did I actually cry 😭 this was honestly the video I didn’t know I needed, thank you so much linda ❤️

[caitlinhalim]

Im visiting Thailand in a few days and im so excited! Had a stressful year due to school and anxiety, this trip is needed 🥲

[ceoofhenjoyment]

The monologue got me🥹🥹🥺
I’ve just turned 25 and I figured out that it’s not a quarter life crisis I’m actually having the need to travel and explore. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve travelled like five countries this year but I was meant to take a gap year after I graduated in 2020, but sadly Covid happened and that got delayed, but it’s always something I’ve wanted to to Jess, go back, packing or travelling in Asia for six months. Your video is so inspiring☺️✨✨🫶🏾

[tiegancrookxox]

‘Self-care is sometimes doing what doesn’t feel good in the moment but what will make us feel good in the future’ I don’t know why that really hit me! I’m definitely trying to think more like this and I guess this is a sign i’m on the right path, thank you Linda ❤️