I’d like to start by stating that I am by no means a doctor in any way shape or form but thought it might be helpful to provide some info on the vaccinations for South East Asia I decided to get for a year long trip to 10 countries (Thailand, Myanmar, India, Nepal, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, […]
20 Fun Things To Do in Nusa Lembongan, Bali
Despite being a tiny island off the coast of Bali, there are tons of things to do on Nusa Lembongan. From yoga to SCUBA diving, this island has it all! At first, Nusa Lembongan felt like a mystery to me. My only plan while there was to go to the beach. Beyond that, I really […]
Failing the PADI Open Water Scuba Course in Bali
After getting off to a rough start snorkeling, I wasn’t sure I wanted to learn to dive in Nusa Lembongan. I knew that getting my PADI would require me to go back to Manta Bay, the place that just a few days prior had sent my mind into an erratic state of panic. I’ve heard […]
Best Beaches in Nusa Lembongan: Where to Sunbathe, Snorkel & Chill
Whenever I told someone I was going to Bali, they’d say the beaches were kind of meh, and that I should just head to the Gili’s. But, I felt like everyone who didn’t like Bali had been to the wrong places. *cough* Kuta *cough* Now, I know I was right. Off the coast of Bali lies […]
Surviving the Mt. Rinjani Summit on Lombok in Indonesia
It’s 2:00am and the clatter of groggy people moving around half asleep fills the air. I hear the word coffee whispered multiple times, and then a bright flashlight shines into my cozy tent. It’s time to get up. I put on all of the clothes I brought with me, and it’s still freezing. I can […]
Packing List for Southeast Asia: Female Backpackers
Before my first big trip, I had a small meltdown because I had no idea what to pack. I’d be spending a year backpacking my way through 8 countries in Southeast Asia as a solo female traveler. As a woman who used to work in the fashion industry, packing light is hard for me. How […]
10 Fun Things To Do in Cat Ba Island, Vietnam
Sometimes we make mistakes, and sometimes we make happy mistakes. My friends and I booked a Halong Bay cruise with some high expectations. Needless to say, it didn’t live up to them. After hearing “Follow me! Follow me! This way! Quickly,” a few too many times, we decided to abandon ship (literally), and stay on […]
15 Travel Inspired Stay at Home Date Ideas for Couples
Over a month ago, I got married. Needless to say, having a honeymoon during a lockdown wasn’t exactly what we had planned. With so much of the world stuck at home and unable to travel, I thought it’d be fun to share a list of stay at home date ideas for couples. I’ll include how […]
10 Hindi Songs that will Transport You to India
When I first came to Nepal, I became accustomed to hearing Nepali and Hindi music in people’s homes and public transportation. I love listening to Hindi music even if I can’t understand it, but often I don’t know the names of the songs or the artists. I find Shazam doesn’t work as well in Asia […]
Peanut Free Pad Thai Recipe from Thailand
Whenever I travel to a new country, I always take a cooking class. It’s become a tradition, and I love that it’s a souvenir I can take home and share with everyone. This year, I have experimented with all of the recipes I learned during my travels. I’m lucky I have family and friends who […]