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Moving to Jakarta has been a huge adjustment, not just because it’s my first time living abroad but because I’ve had to make the transition from being a long-term traveler to being a sedentary apartment dweller. I’m sure I’m not the only long-term traveler that’s had a hard time making this adjustment but, for me…
Anyone who has traveled to Southeast Asia knows that Phnom Penh isn’t considered one of the region’s top destinations. Most travelers either skip Phnom Penh altogether and head straight to the incredible beaches in the south or the stunning temples in the north. Or they spend a fleeting 24 hours in the city. Those who do take the…
I’ve officially lived in Jakarta for six months. It’s unbelievable that six months have come and gone. At times it has felt unbelievably fast, at other times it has been painfully slow. My time in Jakarta has been thrilling, emotional, difficult and amazing – pretty much take any emotion and chances are I’ve experienced it….
The beach town of Kuta in Bali is absolutely crazy. It has been deemed by other travel bloggers as “the worst place in Bali” and “one of the most infamous beaches in Southeast Asia.” And, in many ways, it is. It’s akin to the spring break mecca of Cancun, Mexico, the boozy streets of New…
After traveling in Southeast Asia for six months – visiting six countries, exploring 35 cities, and inhabiting 46 hotel rooms – I was in need of a break. When I arrived in Indonesia, all I wanted was a beach to collapse on and coral-free water to swim in. So, based on a recommendation, I boarded…