Western River Cove Beach and Campsite on Kangaroo Island
Western River Cove is one of Kangaroo Island’s best kept secrets. This beautiful beach, camping area, and snorkeling and fishing spot is tucked away between the jagged cliffs of north […]
Visiting Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island, Australia
Flinders Chase National Park was my favorite part about visiting Kangaroo Island (KI) in South Australia. From beautiful coastlines, the iconic Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, and the amazing wildlife […]
Japanese Books That Will Transport You To Japan
Reading books from other countries is a wonderful way to transport yourself to international places while you wait for your actual trip to happen. These 25 Japanese books will transport you […]
12 Travel-Related Sewing Projects
How many of you purchased a sewing machine while in lockdown? I got a sewing machine from my mom for my birthday, and have been sewing fun crafts ever since! […]
12 Travel-Themed Self-Care Ideas
From once-in-a-century pandemics to day-to-day stresses, we all need a bit of self-care to disconnect and unwind. These 12 travel-themed self care ideas will let you relax and recharge your […]
How to plan your next international trip
The world is opening back up to travel, and it’s time to start travel planning! One of my favorite parts of travel is building anticipation before a trip even happens. […]
Tips for Visiting Meow Wolf in Denver
Meow Wolf in Denver’s Convergence Station is one of the most unique interactive art installations in the world. Since its Denver grand opening in September 2021, Meow Wolf has been […]
How To Live Like A Local In Tokyo, Japan
In 2019 I lived for six months in Japan in a Tokyo sharehouse. I made some amazing friends, both local and international, and was able to spend time exploring Tokyo […]
Top Things To Do in Zagreb, Croatia
While I was backpacking the Balkans region of eastern Europe I spent the most time in Zagreb because I renewed my U.S. Passport at the embassy. I discovered a number of wonderful things to […]
Nepal Backpacking Budget
Budget travelers will rejoice at the cost of backpacking Nepal. You don’t even need to be on a shoestring budget to save some major coin while traveling this beautiful country. […]
Off-The-Beaten-Path Places In Tokyo
So checked off everything on my Top Things to do in Tokyo list including visiting Sensoji-Temple, Shibuya Crossing, Shinjuku Gai. Now what? It’s time to visit off-the-beaten-path Tokyo. Tokyo has a myriad […]
Visiting Josephine Falls From Cairns
Cairns, Australia is not just for snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef and jetting off to Port Douglas. One of the most popular day-trip activities from Cairns is to check out […]
Best Vegetarian Dishes from Around the World
I managed to stay vegetarian and eat vegetarian or vegan dishes only while I was long-term traveling. Since being stuck at home, I’ve been reminiscing about the most delicious vegetarian […]
6 Things to Do on the Cairns to Port Douglas Drive
Cairns, Australia, the gateway to Tropical North Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef, is also the first stop for most travelers on the drive to Port Douglas. Port Douglas used […]
Cairns Four Day Itinerary
Cairns, Australia is the gateway to North Queensland, known for its tropical rainforest, the Great Barrier Reef, and beautiful – although crocodile-ridden – sandy beaches. This Cairns 4-Day Itinerary will […]
Cairns Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling – The Evolution Reef Cruise
Snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef is a bucket-list item for many travelers, and there’s no better place than Cairns to make these dreams a reality. From the Cairns Reef Fleet terminal […]
Australia Zoo vs Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Brisbane, Queensland is home to two of the greatest animal experiences in Australia. The Australia Zoo is the “home of the Crocodile Hunter”, the late Steve Irwin, and is still […]
The Perfect Three Days in Tokyo Itinerary
Tokyo is one of the greatest cities in the world, as the capital of Japan and former host of the 2020 Olympics. Tokyo has so many incredible highlights that three […]
Permaculture Course at Navadarshanam, India
Navadarshanam is a small organic farm and sustainable living community located in Tamil Nadu, two hours south of Bangalore. I attended a sustainable farming and permaculture course at Navadarshanam in 2013. For […]
My Ultimate Sydney Bucket List
Sydney, Australia is a city that’s got it all – pristine beaches, city life, beautiful vistas, a rich history, iconic attractions, and coastal hikes. I decided to put together my […]
Visiting Sadhana Forest in Auroville
Sadhana Forest is a sustainable living and reforestation project in Southern India, founded by Aviram Rozin in 2003. The original Sadhana Forest is located in the state of Tamil Nadu […]
10 Travel Books to Transport You to Other Countries
If you’re like me, traveling anywhere international is still a pipe dream since the start of the pandemic. A mix of closed borders and a slow vaccine roll-out in Australia means […]
Top Things To Do In Tokyo
The metropolis of Tokyo is back on everyone’s radar after it hosted the 2020 Olympics. The six months I lived there in 2019 feels like decades ago. To face my FOMO […]
Volunteering at Pun Pun Organic Farm in Thailand
During my sophomore year of university, I spent two weeks living at Pun Pun Organic Farm 50 km outside of Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. The experience allowed me to explore this […]
South Korea 10-Day Itinerary
The perfect 10-Day South Korea itinerary: from Seoul to Jeonju, to Jeju Island to Busan, this Korea itinerary takes you to all the highlights and to some off-the-beaten-path Korean gems!