Wales, although smaller and less popular than the two countries it shares an island with, is packed with beautiful places. And to help you explore it fully, I’m sharing 14 places I visited on a…
Category: Destinations
Guide to the Harry Potter Train in Scotland: Steam vs Diesel
Going on the Harry Potter train and seeing the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct was top of my bucket list, so I was ecstatic to get the chance to visit Scotland this year and do it! Things…
Old Cemeteries to Visit Around the World
I don’t know about you, but I love to visit old cemeteries when I travel. If there’s an old cemetery in town when I’m exploring a new place, I actively try to visit it. There’s…
Best Fall/ Autumn Hikes in Poland
I’ll admit: before this year, I have only hiked in Poland during the summer. But I recently learned that I actually prefer all my favorite hikes in Poland during the fall/ autumn season! While the…
Facing Fear & Practicing Patience: Gili T turtle snorkeling
As a solo traveler, it’s common to learn about a fellow stranger-turned-travel-buddy’s fears very fast. A fear of heights was a common one, and on multiple occasions I found myself standing precariously on top of…
Tea Plantations in SE Asia
When you think of SE Asia, you’re probably imagining rice fields. But did you know there’s several gorgeous tea plantations in SE Asia too? As a tea fueled writer, I wanted the best tea I…
My Top 7 Favorite Hostels in SE Asia
I won’t lie; I wasn’t expecting much from the hostels I would be staying in while backpacking SE Asia for four months. Having stayed in hostels before, mostly in Europe, I wasn’t expecting the ones…
Maeklang Elephant Sky Camp Experience
I traveled to Thailand knowing I wanted to visit to an elephant sanctuary, though I was wary picking one. I heard stories about how some were unethical, and of course I wanted to find the…
Not Touristy Places to Escape the Crowds in Bali
Bali is a paradise island. Unfortunately for people who don’t like crowds, this is a well-known fact, so a lot of Bali has become touristy and crowded. But there are still parts of Bali that…
Places in Bali Overcrowded with Tourists (& Better Alternatives to Consider)
I’m not saying it’s not worth going to these overcrowded places in Bali. They’re popular for a reason. But there’s a lot more to see in Bali, and these are places to avoid if you…
Stunning Islands to Visit On Your Bali Trip: Alternatives
Forget Bali; there are so many other islands near the popular island of Bali you should explore instead. Okay, so maybe don’t forget Bali…it’s famous for a very good reason. But while Bali is overcrowded…
Mount Rinjani: Best Indonesian Volcano Hike (Amet Rinjani Trekking review)
During my time in Indonesia I hiked three volcanoes. The first two were in Java, Bromo and Ijen. A fellow hiker I met raved about Mount Rinjani, claiming it was the best volcano hike in…
Guide to the Best Hiking in the Cameron Highlands
I adored hiking in the Cameron Highlands. The lush, hilly jungle hikes that spill out onto even more lush tea plantations were my version of heaven. But finding the trails wasn’t easy. That’s why I’m…
Amsterdam Is Overrated: 10 Day Trips in the Netherlands
Lots of people have asked me whether Amsterdam is worth spending a lot of time in, or if they should take day trips elsewhere in the Netherlands. So first, is Amsterdam overrated as my title…
