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 […]
2 Years Worth of Lessons Learned from my Bucket List
It was three years ago that I came up with a crazy idea. I would save up money, quit my job, and travel the world. I was tired of letting life pass me by, so I made the ultimate bucket list. It had 20 things I wanted to complete by the time I turned 30 […]
Vietnam Backpacking Budget & Per Day Breakdown
Generally, I travel on a really tight budget and try to stick to $30 a day. My Vietnam backpacking budget was a little different since two of my best friends from home flew to Vietnam to visit me. Since they were on a two week vacation and we weren’t staying in hostels, I let my […]
Vietnam Travel Tips for First Time Visitors
I did a lot of research on Vietnam as a whole before booking my ticket. Below is everything I wanted to know before taking off and the Vietnam travel tips I discovered while there. Being respectful of a culture is really important to me, and knowing how to stay safe in a country always makes […]
Taking a Cooking Class in Hanoi with Apron Up
Taking cooking classes in foreign countries has really become a highlight of my travels and taking a cooking class in Hanoi was no different. Cooking classes are one of the few things that gives you an inside look into the culture and customs. Not to mention, it’s a skill you can take home with you. […]
Same, Same, But Different – Learning to Let Go of Expectations
There’s a famous expression in Southeast Asia. “Same, same, but different.” Order fried noodles with chicken and get fried rice with egg instead: “Same, same, but different.” See a picture of a luxury three day cruise and arrive to find a rowboat: “Same, same, but different.” It’s a saying I’ve heard quite a few times, […]
Things to do in Tam Coc: The Hidden Gem of Vietnam
When it comes to Northern Vietnam, it seems that Sapa has been deemed the most beautiful. Everyone I met said it was their favorite part of their trip. So it was a bit of a bummer when we arrived in Hanoi and heard it was pouring and freezing cold there. I’m a big believer in […]
Bali Backpacking Budget with Per Day Breakdown
Usually, my months are filled with cheap hostels and street food, but this month I was traveling a little differently. I convinced my mom to come visit me in Bali for a much needed month long vacation. Since we’d be traveling together, we chose to stay in homestays instead of hostels and ate at restaurants […]