After moving abroad I started compiling monthly roundup posts about life as an expat in Southeast Asia and all the nitty gritty that goes on behind the scenes here at Travel Lush. Head here to read Month 10, Month 11 & Month 12. Here’s what I got up to in August… Moving to Cambodia Duh, clearly moving…
I’ve now been living in Cambodia for about three weeks. And I still don’t think the fact that I’ve moved on from Jakarta and am now living in Phnom Penh has actually hit me. It’s exciting. But it’s also daunting. It’s familiar. But it’s also totally different… Being in Phnom Penh has been kind of…
I’m officially living in Phnom Penh! Can you believe it? Because I can’t. After roughly 24 hours in transit – from the US to Asia – I finally touched down in Phnom Penh early last week. During the past couple weeks I’ve basically fought a losing battle against jet lag, moved into my apartment, gone on…
After moving to Southeast Asia I started compiling monthly roundup posts about life as an expat and all the nitty gritty that goes on behind the scenes here at Travel Lush. Head here to read Month 10 & Month 11. The end of July marked the anniversary of my first full year living in Southeast Asia!…
My big trip to Boracay didn’t exactly go according to plan. Instead of having a week filled with sun and sand, the weather didn’t cooperate. Like, at all. Who knew there was a windy season in Boracay? Just kidding… I should have done my research before visiting Boracay in July. Because we were battling the…
It’s weird. I thought leaving Jakarta would be hard. I thought that I would miss it, my routine, my home, my life. At this point I’ve been gone from Jakarta for a little over three weeks, and so far I don’t really miss it. In fact, I’ve barely given it a second thought. I suppose…
I love Boracay. Ever since my first visit to the Philippines’ most popular beach in November 2013, I’ve dreamed about frolicking in its turquoise waters on oh so many occasions. I mean, look at it. It’s no wonder White Beach is my second favorite beach in Southeast Asia. It’s perfect! Or is it? For those who…
As I’m writing this I’m holed up in my hotel room in Boracay. You might be wondering why on earth I’d choose to sit inside blogging when I’m at one of the best beaches in Southeast Asia. Well, because it’s pouring rain outside and is so windy I’m fairly certain we’re in the midst of some sort…
By the time you read this I will have officially left Jakarta. And if everything went according to plan I should be on a plane bound for Boracay, the Philippines, as you read this. Are you jealous? Because you should be… While I’m so excited about my summer travel plans and my imminent move to Cambodia, I’m…
Living abroad is bound to change you. It has definitely changed me. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not going to say that living in Jakarta has completely transformed everything about me, but it has impacted my life in some pretty incredible ways. If you’ve been following along on this whole journey with me you’ll know that living…