I Thought My Brother’s Wedding Invite Would Make Me Smile. The Envelope Did the Opposite.

came from above: “First time in Thailand?” I looked up to see a woman about my age with sun-freckled skin and a messy blonde bun. “Is it that obvious?” I asked. She laughed. “You have that wide-eyed, slightly terrified look. I’m Audrey, from Vancouver.”

“Haley. Boston. Solo traveler,” I added, the reality suddenly hitting me. I was literally on the continue reading …