For those who don’t know, TBEX (Travel Blog Exchange) is a travel blogging conference that takes place each year in North America, Europe and Asia. It just so happens that the first-ever TBEX Asia took place this month in Bangkok. So back in June, when I found out I’d be moving to Cambodia, one of…
This is probably the most difficult post I’ve ever had to write. Okay, I’m being a bit hyperbolic here. But seriously, being a Mexican-food-obsessed Californian who’s living in Southeast Asia is freaking hard. I’m the person who has to sample every single Mexican restaurant she comes across in Southeast Asia regardless of the fact that I…
One of my favorite parts of being based in Cambodia is that I can jet off to amazing Southeast Asian destinations on a whim. So when Aaron and I found out that one of our very favorite college friends was going to be in Bangkok on business we immediately booked two plane tickets to Thailand….
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…
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…
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…
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…
When I first arrived in Jakarta I was completely unprepared. I knew Jakarta was an enormous city, but I had no idea just how difficult it would be to navigate the ins and outs of this city. And being a woman made living and traveling around Jakarta especially intimidating. I might live here with my boyfriend but…
(UPDATE: As of May 2019, tourism is booming on Nusa Penida. I just want all of you travelers out there to know that the off-the-beaten-path destination described here has changed a lot since my visit. That being said, I still love Nusa Penida and definitely recommend visiting. Happy travels!) I’ve said this before but I’m…
Wait, what? Has it really been 10 months? Wow, I’ve now been living in Jakarta for almost an entire year. And in exactly one month I will be leaving this city for good. My how time does fly. Here’s what I was up to last month: Prepping for My Big Move In case you missed my…