The first time I saw an image of the floating temples of Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat my mouth dropped in awe. I thought I was looking at a photo of Bhutan at first. How had this been in Thailand all along and yet I hadn’t seen it on Instagram, on Facebook, and all over other […]
So You Want to Be A Travel Blogger?
January 2018 update: I originally published this post over three years ago and realized it was time for an update. The advice that I gave back then is slightly different in today’s landscape, so with that in mind and five years of experience under my belt, here’s the update of how to get started as […]
Going Back to Thailand After Five Years
I still remember the way it felt walking off the plane, leaving my trepidation in the seat, wading into the cacophony of sounds in the arrivals hall of Bangkok airport, weaving through the glass doors, and out into the soft morning sunlight. The air had an entirely different quality in Southeast Asia, comforting with its […]
25 Superpowers All Solo Female Travelers Have
I finally watched Wonder Woman this week. I am so late to get on the train, I know. However this is poignant because I realized that apart from being born a badass Amazonian, there are other ways to gain superpowers. It’s all about realizing your own strengths and discovering your unique gifts. One way to […]
The Best Road Trips from Berlin
Lately I’ve been spending more time in Berlin and it’s been so lovely, but since I can’t sit still I have been ardently searching for little road trips as well. You know, ones that don’t take you away for too long but that give you a completely different experience and environment? I find that most […]