Discovering Hanoi’s charm
First impressions aren’t everything.
Category: Travel
Pai: Hippie backpacker haven, if you’re into that sort of thing
Travelers talk about Pai like it’s the holy grail of backpacking in Thailand.
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Getting lost in Chiang Mai, a haven for creatives
You don’t really know Chiang Mai until you get lost here.
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Bangkok: Hazy days and hazier nights
Bangkok comes alive at night.
My first few days of backpacking
Backpacking is about more than just traveling; it’s about the people you meet along the way.
Why I quit my job to travel
I’m officially a millennial stereotype. Last month, I quit my 9 to 5 to pursue my love of travel. I made the decision about six months ago, although that didn’t make it any less terrifying. I’ve since received an overwhelming amount of support from former coworkers, friends, and family. But contrary to many life advice columnists who tout quitting to pursue their passion, I didn’t hate … Continue reading Why I quit my job to travel
The Rio Olympics proved the haters wrong—and I’m not surprised
This post was originally published on Bustle.com. In the media coverage leading up to the 2016 Rio Olympics, we mostly heard about the threat of Zika, the unfinished rail lines, thepolitical unrest, and the frightening crime stats. But as the 2016 Games drew to a close and nothing catastrophic happened, we’ve still hardly heard anything about the friendly locals or the city’s vibrant energy — and … Continue reading The Rio Olympics proved the haters wrong—and I’m not surprised
Photoblog: Prancing around Prague
My family’s holiday tradition is very non-traditional. In the past several years, we’ve traded wrapping presents for packing suitcases. Last year we were in Sydney; the year before that, Singapore; the year before that, Munich. I’ve also spent Christmas in Paris, Rio de Janeiro and Patagonia through the years. My dad’s job has taken us around the world; now my parents have landed in Singapore. This Christmas, we met … Continue reading Photoblog: Prancing around Prague
Photoblog: Way out in West Texas
If you’re from Texas, you’ve probably seen at least one picture of someone standing in front of an abandoned Prada store. If you’re not, you probably have no idea what I’m talking about. “Tough to get to. Tougher to explain. But once you get here, you get it.” Whoever came up with this town promotional slogan for Marfa, Texas is a genius. When my boyfriend and I … Continue reading Photoblog: Way out in West Texas
Down under the Sydney sun
I’m not sure what kind of expectations I had before going to Australia. I wasn’t picturing the stereotypical image of kangaroos bounding across dry, red outback, but I certainly wasn’t anticipating the multicultural metropolis that I found Sydney to be either. All I know is that it exceeded them all. I’d move to Sydney in a heartbeat. It’s clean and diverse with beautiful beaches and weather. The locals (many of … Continue reading Down under the Sydney sun
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