After visiting over 50 countries, India has always been one that comes to mind when people ask my favorite adventure or the wildest experience I had while abroad. India is the place I fondly remember when I think about being tested as a traveler to truly embrace flexibility and the unexpected. I am preparing to … Continue reading Why India? After 50 countries…
My last time in India was during the season of Holi in 2019. As a 20-something backpacker, I was exploring India after visiting Sri Lanka en route to Nepal before returning to explore Northern India. From Kochi to Alleppey and Munnar to Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi and more; I was hooked! The vibrant colors, unique sounds, … Continue reading My Upcoming Adventures in Kolkata, Kharagpur, and Mumbai
A surfer's paradise, a girl's dream weekend! San Diego is a sunny coastal Californian city teeming with charm. From La Jolla Cove to Pacific Beach and delicious food spots, we enjoyed our first day. Seal Rock was a highlight of the day. This area of La Jolla Cove features a feast for wildlife photographers, runners, … Continue reading San Diego: California Dreaming in December
There’s a strange honesty that only happens when you’re far from home that can fundamentally change you. You walk into a subway in a foreign country with a currency that is not your own. You nearly miss the last bus en route to rural Japan. You are quickly humbled by being lost. You feel both … Continue reading 🌍 The Geography of the Self: Rewriting Your Inner Map Through Travel
I visited Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the summer of 2018. Before my visit, the country was primarily just a challenging name to memorize for my elementary school geography tests. Yet, I would be amazed by what I found during my visit. In the heart of the Balkans, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina … Continue reading Sarajevo: A Historical Gold Mine
Tallinn, Estonia is located on the Baltic Sea near Finland, Latvia and Lithuania. This wonderful capital is chalk full of things to do, places to eat, and hidden gems to uncover. I will be sharing a mini guide with you. It will include where to go, what to do, where to eat, and more about … Continue reading Exploring Tallinn: Your Ultimate Guide to Estonia’s Capital
Why Morocco Changed My Travel Life Forever 🌍✨ I still remember stepping off the plane and feeling like I had just landed in another dimension. The colors, the scents, the sounds—it was nothing like anything I had ever experienced before. At the time, I didn’t know it, but this was the moment I truly began … Continue reading After Visiting 49 Countries, THIS is My Favorite!
No Emergency Fund (or one that's too small): I will never forget the evening I got off a tram in Budapest. My lens fell and cracked. I was devastated! As a new traveler, I had not set aside the funds to immediately buy new camera gear. It was a lesson that would stick with me! … Continue reading 3 Things to Avoid When Traveling 🧳✈
Solo adventures are the best kind of therapy as they provide you with time to reflect and are a major confidence boost. After traveling to 49 countries and countless cities across the globe, I am often asked 'What are your favorite destinations?' When considering the question of my favorite destinations, I often think of "who", … Continue reading My Top 3 Solo Travel Destinations
#1. Use your gut in concert with Google Maps Photo by John-Mark Smith on Pexels.com Trust your instincts and intuition above all else Intuition is a critical travel tool, especially for anything venturing solo, so learn to listen to your inner voice! No app can replace the power of your gut intuition. While Google Maps … Continue reading Navigating Solo Adventures with Confidence
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