Yep, it happened. Last month in the Philippines, as I was dozing off in a little bungalow on a beach that you can only boat to, I felt the walls and ceiling of my room shake. At first I passed it off as an animal, until I saw someone shine a light into my room and […]
The Perfect Minimalist Europe Summer Packing List
When I think about European summer, I think about pulling out my best fashion choices and basking in the summer heat of Italy and embracing the warm rain in Germany and Amsterdam, and everywhere in between. What I loved about living in Berlin and traveling through Europe is that unlike other very hot places I […]
Sri Lanka’s Best Places To Visit: The Perfect Itinerary
Sri Lanka is an island paradise with incredible variety. After years of civil war, the riches of this island nation were left largely ignored by travelers, but in recent years, more and more people have come with inquisitive eyes to be enriched by the soft soul of the Sri Lankan people, enchanting landscapes, golden beaches […]
What to Do When Things Go Wrong When You Solo Travel
Last month I entered into a stressful time in my life. I’m talking health issues, a crazy high expense coming in that I wasn’t expecting, and struggling with insomnia – something I’d never experienced before. I was starting to feel disenchanted with the blog and called the whole concept into question. My coach was off […]
The Best Things to Do in Berlin in the Summer
Berlin undergoes one of the biggest transformations of any city I know as the seasons change. In the winter it feels like Gotham City to me, always dark and a little bit gloomy, but in the summertime it blooms like a flower. The parks are full of people sunning themselves and picnicking, the energy starts […]