The other day, my brother called me “dependent but independent”. He called me dependent, because I used to not have my own car and frequently asked him for rides. And socially, I’m not great at making conversation, so sometimes I’ll […]
Traveling to Thailand? Here are a few tips and tricks to help you navigate: Download Google Translate – even in the more touristy places, many people either don’t speak English or don’t speak it very well. Google Translate will come […]
When going to Thailand, especially Bangkok, most tourists will visit the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, etc. As someone who lived in Thailand for nearly four month, I can tell you honestly that some of the best temples are free!! I’m […]
A few weeks ago, I made a post about the realities of travel and listed some of the negative experiences I’ve had on my trips. (You can read that here.) This time, I’m highlighting the good experiences I’ve had and listing […]
Flashback to my early high school years, Saturday mornings were for lying in bed and scrolling through travel boards on Pinterest for hours on end. I had various travel related decorations scattered around my room, and still do. But now […]
By looking at a travel blogger’s Instagram, you’d never know how imperfect their travels can be. But if you’ve traveled far and wide, you know all too well the struggles that sometimes come along with the fun and adventure. In […]
As many of you know, I recently got back from a 4-month stay in Thailand, where I taught English to kindergarteners, and had the opportunity to travel to a few different countries in Southeast Asia. Going into the experience, I […]
Who knew I’d have culture shock when I came HOME? Not me! That’s for sure! From the moment I touched down in New York, to getting to my next gate, to finally arriving home, everything was so different. Getting off […]
You know how it feels like life just spirals out of control, sometimes? One second, you know your future and the next, you’re not sure where you’ll end up, but you’re just going with the flow and praying it all […]
When you go to a country, do you ever have expectations, and then the country far exceeds them? I generally try not to have any expectations for any aspect of my life, which is something I’ve found to be very […]