When I planned this trip to Southeast Asia, I knew that I would have some level of culture shock. But here in Hanoi, Vietnam (Hà …
From Deck to Dép: Land-Sickness, Street Food, and My Muted Debut in Hanoi
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How to Make Friends While Turning Green at Sea, My Indonesian Liveaboard Saga
When was the last time you got on a plane at 1:30 in the morning? It’s been a minute for me, and I don’t like …
Chasing the Sun to Bali, A Very Long Story
That was without a doubt the worst travel experience of my life! And not through any fault of the airlines. My long trip from just …
From Mountain Chills to Beach Thrills (My Wild Ride from Medellín to Puerto Escondido)
Now I know you all love my travel stories, and I hope this one delivers. One of my Seattle, USA friends says these stories encourage …
Thirteen Floors Up, a World Away: A Turbulent Journey to Medellín
What could be worse than an overnight flight, you might ask? A 7am flight! While technically the first leg of my flight from Seattle, WA, …
From the Rainforests of Costa Rica to the Red Rocks of Utah
When I made my reservation for flights back to the States six full months ago, I planned on a three-hour layover in Dallas, TX, USA. …
Bus Sweat and Backyard Beats: Nicoya’s Bicentennial Bash
This whole adventure started with an innocent text from my apartment manager. Well, actually I live in a hotel room with a kitchen, so technically, …
From Globetrotter to Grounded: My Passport Renewal in Sámara
My, oh, my… do I have a story for you! And it involves my passport. You know, that much needed document that allows me to …
Mazatlán to Sámara: Airport Cafes, Ants, and Finding the Perfect Spot
For those of you who do not like bugs and other creepy crawlers, the tropics may not be for you. I’m a huge fan of …
Cozumel Chaos: When Seas Get Rough and Paste Gets Grounded
Well, it’s been a long while since I physically ran for a plane. I travel a lot, so I’ve learned it’s better to be three …