Staying in a traditional Japanese ryokan should be on every person’s Japan bucket list. Kyoto, Japan, a city known for Japanese culture, history, and tradition, is one of the best […]
Kyoto is is known for its many machiya, or traditional Japanese two-story townhouses. Historically machiya were used as private residences or artisan shop fronts, but now often operate as Kyoto […]
Hakone, Japan is one of the best places to stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan. With its onsen hot springs, views of Mt. Fuji, beautiful natural surroundings, and close proximity […]
It’s always a good time to start travel planning! One of my favorite parts of travel is building anticipation before a trip even happens. I love travel planning because the […]
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 […]
Whether you’re preparing for your next vacation or for a long-term backpacking stunt, pay attention to what you pack in your hand luggage. A bad long-haul flight will definitely set […]
October 2019 marks TWO YEARS since I left the U.S. to start backpacking. Although I did go home for Christmas last year to surprise my parents, the majority of the […]
January I started the 2018 off with a bang at Khao San Road in Bangkok, Thailand! This was followed by a family trip with my best friends from elementary school […]
One of the questions I get asked the most, both from other backpackers as well as friends from home is, “How are you funding your travels?” The answer is: my own […]
I’ve made a million new memories during my first year on the road. Only some of these are captured in pictures that myself or others have taken. Of the memories […]
I know I’m one of the lucky ones, having grown up traveling with my adventure-seeking parents. I inherited the travel bug gene from them and had the means to follow […]