Traveling solo is awesome, yes, but a lot of that hinges on meeting and hanging out with other travelers. Sometimes that’s easy, but there are still times when I just wish I could open up my phone and tap into some network of people who I know are cool and down to hang out. Over […]
Should You Learn to Freedive on Gili Air?
I morphed from land shark to mermaid in four days on Gili Air. I couldn’t believe how difficult it was, and then how simple. Something had to click in my mind. Then, like magic, I could fin down to 16 meters on a single breath-hold. Most sports require strength and endurance, but freediving is different. […]
The 10 Best Places in Southeast Asia for Solo Travelers
Solo traveling can seem daunting for first time or even experienced solo travelers. There’s always the question, will I meet people? Luckily solo traveling in Southeast Asia in general is usually easy. It’s a great place to get started on the solo travel journey due to the cheapness of traveling there, the ease with which one […]
The Ultimate Southeast Asia Itinerary
The parallel universe called Southeast Asia draws me in over and over again. Coming to Southeast Asia feels like coming home. Each time I return, I find comfort in the ease of traveling there, the excitement of new discoveries, and the energy hanging in the sweet, sticky air. I’ve traveled in Southeast Asia for over […]
$10k for a Selfie? When Online Sexual Harassment Gets out of Hand
The sun came through the window in fragmented rays that afternoon as I sat on my bed in Huaraz, Peru. I’d just finished grocery shopping for the four-day Santa Cruz trek, which I’d attempt independently and solo, in the following days. I signed into Instagram to reply to comments on my recent post and saw […]