When I dream of Bali, the Island of the Gods, my mind drifts back to my first trip there in 2007, before Eat Pray Love. I recall arriving and feeling like it had really lived up to the promises of beautiful beachfront resorts with those pools in the villas facing the ocean. I’ve always thought […]
Nusa Ceningan: Everything You Need to Know
Bali has been romanticized in books and movies for its dreamy temples and the sacred vibes, but these days, it’s lost a lot of its charm due to the overwhelming popularity. Thankfully there’s another option – the Nusa Islands. The Nusa Islands are, to me, the perfect option for those who want to experience Bali […]
Travel Tattoos from Around the World
When I began this journey around the world five years ago, my skin, and my passport, were a blank canvas. If you’d told me back then that a few years later I’d have five tattoos, one of which takes up a good portion of the left side of my body, I would have thought I’d […]
An Even Better Solo Female Travel Guidebook
Hey ladies! I’m so excited to announce that over the past few months, I’ve been working on a new and improved version of Conquering Mountains: How to Solo Travel the World Fearlessly. I wrote the first version of the book after three years of traveling the world solo, visiting five continents on my own. It’s the […]
Nusa Lembongan: An Insider’s Guide
If Bali feels a bit hectic and you’re aching for some time on quiet beaches, or a surf break that isn’t full of other surfers, take a look at Nusa Lembongan, just a 30-minute ferry ride away from Bali, Indonesia. Full of hidden coves, perfect sunset spots, lovely guesthouses, and boutique resorts, Nusa Lembongan is […]