
I decided that I should take an epic international trip to celebrate turning the big 30. Although I was never interested in traveling to Asia, my interest piqued because I kept hearing about Thailand. People said Thailand was a wonderful vacation destination due to its night life, inexpensive flights, beaches, animals and great places to eat. Therefore it was decided that I would be celebrating my 30th Birthday in Thailand.#Tiffanygoestothailand
While walking through the Fresh Food Market in Bangkok, a young lady tapped me on my arm. I immediately turned around to see who had touched me. The lady then pointed to her older mother who stated “She thinks your cute”. I smiled thinking wow, she thinks that of me. I was surprised that she was complimenting me because it appears as if Thailand beauty of standard of does not include larger frames. Many of the Thai people have a small frames. As a result, I was especially surprised when I met the sea Gyspy people who had a much larger frame (they are a very small population in Thailand). One of the ladies told me we could be relatives. I laughed and was very excited to see people who looked like me. I wish we were related as these people are known to be some of the happiest people in Thailand due to living by the sea and their modest life style.
I decided to wear a two piece swim suit while in Maya Bay in the city of Phuket. After changing into my bikini I felt a little self conscious because I was plus size women in a city where majority of the women are small in size. My thoughts of self doubt went away when I looked at the beautiful scenery around me. I was on a beach with pretty blue water. The water was so clear, I could see fishes swimming around me.
After returning from Thailand, I posted the photo of my bikini picture on my personal Facebook page with the caption “I may not beach body ready according to most, but who cares what other thinks” book and received 280 likes and then in the Nomadness Tribe FB page I received 740 likes with about a 50-80 comments. Some people mistook the quote and thought I didn’t think I was beach body ready but I was trying to state that I KNOW I’m beach body ready but others in SOCIETY may not think so. I was overwhelmed with the positive response. But I must wonder how I would be received on a social media site that was not my own. The internet can be a cruel place, especially when it comes to body shaming. Well I guess I won’t know, I’ll just relish in the positive comments I received.
“I may not be beach body ready, but who cares what others think”
Plus size women (not all but some) often limit themselves when it comes to achieving goals. Goals may be related to careers, relationships, and traveling among many other things. Despite my size, I have not allowed anything to stop from accomplishing my dreams, especially traveling. I believe traveling exposes you to other cultures, food and people in a way that a book, movie or the internet can explain or begin or describe.
Pick a destination and go! Be Adventurous, Be Bold, Be you!
I am sure this article has touched all the internet viewers, its really really good paragraph on building up new
blog.
I hope its inspiring to those who are reading, thanks for the positive feedback.
You are amazing!! Go girl!! I’m booking my flight now!!!
Hi Tamara,
Thank you so much! You are going to have an awesome time! Let me know if you have any questions!
Great post Tiffany! I’m getting ready to launch my blog as well and have an amazing trip to New Zealand planned for August 2016. Thailand is definitely on my list so I may hit you up for some hints and travel trips! Wishing you all the best!
Aubrey @ TodayIChooseHappiness.com
Thank you s o much, I appreciate it! I think you were the first to post a comment. Let me know when you launch the blog, so that I can read. Enjoy your trip to New Zealand! Hit me up about Thailand anytime!
Glad you enjoyed your trip to Thailand!
Thank you Melissa! I had a blast and would definitely visit again!
Thanks for sharing your journey! I hope that you had an awesome 30th birthday!
Hey Jeaninne, thank you for reading I appreciate it! I had a great 30th birthday trip and a 20s themed murder mystery party!
Proud of you and love the blog thus far!!!
Thank you so much Jemima, thanks for adding to me a group where I can post this type of material!
Looking forward to more of your travels and more pics. Your fellow nomad, Tunisha from San Diego.
Thank you Tunisha! I will be posting more about my actual excursions, stay tuned! I appreciate the Nomad love. Let me know when you are ever in LA!
Thanks for the insight Tiffany! Many full-figured woman, as myself, think about how we will be received on a beautiful beach in foreign countries wearing a cute little swim suit. It’s refreshing to know that in Thailand, we would be not only welcomed as guests but practically part of a family. I’m glad you had a great time and look forward to reading more about your experiences.
Thank you so much for reading, I appreciate your feed back on the article. Yes, we all must experience a piece of the world, what better place to be bold and fearless. Please follow the blog to receive more updates!
Love it! Where did you get the bikinI?
Thanks for reading Um Janna. Please follow for future articles. Can you believe I bought the bathing suit at Forever 21!
Such a great write up Tiffany!! It is very inspiring that you were able to get out of your comfort zone and have a GREAT time in Thailand!!! Stay positive and beautiful!
@Charmel: Thank you very much for reading, I appreciate the positive feedback! Yes I had a blast in Thailand, wondering where my next adventure will take me next!
Keep it up girl! We need more people like you!
Thank you Tatiana, I love to travel, just wanting to let other people know that the world is at their fingertips!
This was a fun read Tiffany. I’m glad you had a great time in Thailand. Following! 🙂
Hi, love reading the blog. Glad you didn’t let America’s view of beauty stop you. I want to go to Thailand this year to sample the food, but my travel buddy is not feeling it. I’m still going to go solo. Were you solo?
Hi Judette,
I really appreciate you taking out the time to read the blog! Yes go solo! I was solo part of the way (my cousin was there with me for a couple days) I never really did a solo trip but I was fine. I stayed in a Hostel and went on excursions. Being solo forces you to talk to others or not.
Hi Judette! Thank you so much for reading the blog! Subscribe to the blog by imputing your email, so you will get the lastest updates. I just wrote a new blog article about a cooking class I went to in Thailand. I was solo for a couple days, and a couple days I was with my cousin.
great read! happy belated birthday… I also would like to travel to Thailand… and based off of your blog, it sounds like an amazing trip! What’s your next destination!?
p.s that suit is everything!!!
Thanks for reading, I appreciate it! Yes you have to go! I can answer questions if you have any regarding Thailand! Thanks I bought the suit at Forever 21! I haven’t decided yet, hopefully I can catch a flight deal, that will determine my next destination..
So amp’d to hear of someone not afraid to travel! I’ve been a few places with more to come as I’ve become a travel agent. #getpaidtotravel Continued enjoyment!
I have yet to be lucky enough to break bread like that while living here in Asia. And you betta WERK that swimsuit.Yuuuussssss
What part of Asia are you living in? I was only breaking bread because i had a limited amount of time and I’m not sure when i will be able to return. #yesssss thanks, appreciate it!
Great post! I think when you are self confident , it shows in the way you carry yourself. I’m glad you had a good time in Thailand, and it must have been wonderful to see others who looked like you. You are pretty 🙂
Thank you so much for reading, I appreciate it! Yes I was so happy to see those people because every else I looked they didn’t resemble my body shape at all. I was grateful! LOL. Yes I agree confidence is the key and it’s important to wear it well!
Get it girl! I commend you because I haven’t been in a two-piece since I was like 11 years old. Heck, not even a bathing suit for that matter. I need to get with it and live a little, lol!
Lol, girl go get you a bathing suit, lay up on the beach and flaunt what your mommy gave you. I’m pretty sure you will look great! #live #getwithit
Looks beautiful! Glad you had an awesome time for your birthday.
Thank you so much! I only turn 30 once I figure why not go all out! Memories that will last a life time.
Oh wow, you make me want to jump on a plane! I’ve always wanted to go to Thailand.
Girl go ahead and jump on that plane, you will be glad you did! Flights are actually very inexpensive. It was great wished I could have stayed longer!
Your trip looked amazing! This is on my bucket list!!!
It was a great trip, I had a blast! Let me know if you have any questions when you decide to plan your trip!
Great post! Looks like a beautiful place, and you better werk that swimsuit!
Hey Ms. Donna, thank you for reading! I was trying to #werk #werk #werk. It was a wonderful place to visit
I love your blog!! You look like you had the time of your life. Love all your pics!!!
Thank you so much Ty, I appreciate it! I had so much fun. I almost decided not to go but I’m glad I went.
Happy belated birthday! Seems like you had an awesome trip to Thailand. I have some college friends teaching English in Thailand and they love it.
Thanks for the birthday wishes! I would love to word abroad, my dream goal. i met a guy from Chicago in Thailand. He went for trip and has not came back from the states, he is currently teaching English as well.
I love traveling. I’ve never considered Thailand, but after reading your post I may check it out. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Your’re welcome! I didnt know much about Thailand but people kept saying it was beautiful, inexpensive and it had lots to do. They had me sold, definitely consider going.
You look great! Don’t let anyone stop you girl. I used to be self conscious about showing my legs, but I could care less now. Looks like you had a great time.
i used to be self conscious about my arms due to stretch marks. One day it was too hot and i discovered they have cute shirts that may require me to show my arms and those thoughts went out the door. I had a wonderful time. Thank you so much!
You go girl, I’ve learned that I will never fit societies standards. I’m okay with that, like you I’m living, traveling and loving life.
Happy Belated Birthday.
Thanks for the birthday love! Society standards are wack! It doesnt matter, even if you conformed to society standards, somebody would still not be pleased! LOL Glad to see you are enjoying life.
My friend just messaged me yesterday about a trip to Thailand. Your photos are intriguing and make me want to go. Happy belated birthday!
Appreciate the birthday wishes! Are you going to go on the trip? Please go, if you have any questions let me know!
Your story is inspiring and well done for doing something for you and all others you have inspired with this post!
http://www.distinguisheddiva.com/2016/09/luxury-wood-watch-editorial-plus-jord.html
Thank you so much, my mission for my business is to inspire others! If someone can see that another person can do something maybe it will give them the motivation to accomplish there goals.
Love that you were able to visit a country that wasn’t necessarily on your radar before for your birthday! Looks like you had a blast and made memories that you’ll be able to pull on for years to come!
That’s why I travel for the memories, I want to tell my children and grandchildren stories of all my travels.
I’ve been hearing lots of great things about Thailand. It’s a must-see for me! Thanks for sharing your journey, I enjoy reading 🙂
Thanks for reading! Hopefully, you will be able to visit soon.
Great Post!! Love your bathing suit…you stay on the go! Love reading about your trips!!
Thank you Carissa, I’m glad you enjoy my post! Its one of my favorite bathing suits now, I purchased it at Forever 21
Omg your trip looks amazing! And I am so glad you had such a wonderful time. And thatnyiu were able to connect with some folks out there!
This trip was AMAZING, I love meeting up with people while traveling.
I love that swim suit on you and your traveling looks amazing!
Britt Mont // othersideof25.com
Thank you its one of my favorite swimsuits 🙂
Looks and sounds like you had a great tip! What a great way to bring in your bday! Loved the pics!
Thank you, I had a wonderful time 🙂
The first thing I saw when I went to your page was your bikini pic and immediately thought, “she looks cute” I don’t even know why but this post touched me. Plus, your positive experience in Thailand makes me want to go.
Awe thank you, I want to inspire my readers, comments like these help me to keep writing and posting. Wearing a bikini was a little frightening but sometimes you have to just go for it!
Your travel post are always inspiring!!! Thailand I’ve heard is absolutely beautiful and I will add to my list of places to go!
Thank you so much! Thailand was awesome, hopefully, you can make it soon!
Looks like you have a great time. I would love to travel more!
Hopefully, you can travel more in the future.
I really enjoy your travel posts. You stay on the move! Go girl!
Thank you 🙂
All I can say is, you are amazing
It’s great you took time to travel for your birthday
Happy birthday girl
Keep slaying
Thank you so much, appreciate it 🙂