When I first found out I’d be traveling to Italy, I didn’t actually intend to stop off in Florence. Because the reason behind my trip to Italy was solely to attend my dear friend’s wedding in the Tuscan countryside, I didn’t plan to do any real sightseeing. But this is me we’re talking about. So after…
Since I arrived in Nha Trang, Vietnam, a month ago I’ve been getting quite a few questions from curious readers and Instagram followers about why exactly I chose to spend two months in Nha Trang, whether or not it’s a good place for digital nomads and if travelers should include it on their Vietnam itinerary….
It’s now been a little over three weeks since I moved out of my apartment in Phnom Penh and flew back to my home state of California. Considering that I am so preoccupied with my imminent move to Beijing, China, I haven’t really had the chance to give Phnom Penh a second thought. Well, that’s not…
Not only did I spent six months living in Phnom Penh in 2015, but I’ve visted the city a handful of times since then (most recently in December 2019). Suffice it to say, I’ve done a lot of eating there. There are many reasons I love Phnom Penh, but one great thing about it is…
Bali might be a small island but every time I visit I’m wowed by the fact that there are so many beautiful and vastly different places to visit in Bali. And the best part is that every one of them is completely different. From rice terraces to tiny islands to turquoise beaches, Bali really does…
One of the reasons that backpackers and budget-travelers head to Southeast Asia is because of its affordability and its chaos. Singapore is a definite exception to this rule. I’ve heard so many travelers describe Singapore as expensive and sterile. With a reputation like this it’s no wonder why many long-term travelers (including myself) opt to leave…
Like most backpackers I’m always a bit concerned about visiting islands because I always seem to spend way more money than usual when I’m on them. Let’s face it, things are just more expensive on islands. Personally, I wasn’t sure what to expect price-wise when I visited Koh Rong in January. I’d heard that the accommodation is of…
As far as I know Phnom Penh isn’t widely regarded as a foodie’s paradise. And since it had been eight long years since my last trip to Cambodia, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect from the city’s food scene. Because I’m a vegetarian I was slightly nervous that Phnom Penh wouldn’t have much to offer…
Let’s be honest, Jakarta isn’t exactly a huge travel destination. I’m not saying it shouldn’t be included in your Indonesia travel itinerary (because in my opinion Jakarta is worth a visit) but the reality is that most travelers simply don’t venture here. And if they do it’s for a brief 24 hours. A side effect…
I’m only slightly embarrassed to admit that my 24 hours in Singapore were mainly spent eating. But who knew there were so many amazing and cheap vegetarian Indian restaurants in Singapore? I honestly thought I would spend the entirety of my visit peering hungrily through restaurant windows. From what I’d heard, Singapore is so expensive…