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. […]
Category: Inspiration
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 […]
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 […]
Hand Luggage Essentials for Long-Haul Flights
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 […]
12 More Highlights After 24 Months On The Road
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 […]
Travel Highlights 2018 Year In Review
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 […]
How I Saved Money for Long-Term Travel
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 […]
12 Highlights For 12 Months On The Road
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 […]
What It’s Really Like to Quit Your Job to Travel the World
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 […]