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Exploring Paraty, Brazil: A Three-Day Journey Through History, Beaches, and Cachaça
Step into the charm of Paraty, where history, nature, and culture blend seamlessly in a timeless Brazilian coastal escape.
Mar 233 min read


Camiguin Island: Discovering the Philippines' Hidden Paradise
Camiguin Island, charmingly nicknamed the "Island Born of Fire," sits peacefully amidst the Bohol Sea, just north of Mindanao in the...
Mar 192 min read


Inside the Heart of Brazilian Carnival: History, Culture, and the Camarote Arpoador Experience
The roots of Brazilian Carnival trace back to the Portuguese colonial period when European settlers brought their festive traditions to...
Mar 153 min read

Exploring Brazil's Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro: Hidden Gems, Stunning Views, and Cultural Treasures
Santa Teresa, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, is a place where history, art, and breathtaking views blend seamlessly. My journey...
Mar 23 min read

Exploring Initao, Misamis Oriental: A Hidden Gem of Northern Mindanao
Nestled between the bustling cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro, Initao, Misamis Oriental, is a destination that seamlessly blends...
Feb 242 min read

Exploring Rio De Janeiro Santa Teresa Neighborhood by Tram
Welcome to Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro's most charming and bohemian neighborhood! This is a place where history, art, and culture blend...
Feb 193 min read


Postcards from the African Plains: A Safari through Ngorongoro Crater
As a little girl, I dreamt of the days I would be an adventurer. I dreamt of them with fervor and conviction. So much so that I wasn’t...
May 4, 20172 min read


Paradise Found in East Zanzibar
In an air conditioned van, we hurdled down the long road that winds from the west of Zanzibar to the southeastern coast. As the journey...
Apr 6, 20173 min read


Lost in Translation and Found in A Tanzanian BBQ Joint
Somehow, I have the great fortune of currently living on the peninsula in the striking city of Dar es Salaam. The apartment I’m hosted in...
Mar 14, 20175 min read


A Postcard From Northern Thailand Part 2: Goosebumps and Good Vibes
When the songthaew finally pulled into the village, I eagerly hopped out the back of the truck and threw my backpack over my shoulder,...
Feb 7, 20176 min read


Feeding the Flame – My Time in A Buddhist Monastery
For the last few years, as I’ve wandered across the world, through weeks and in and out of days, finding my independence and self worth...
Dec 22, 20167 min read


Venice Once, Venice Twice…
I had seen Venice once before. Just for an afternoon on a blistering hot summer day two and a half years earlier. After floating through...
Nov 6, 20163 min read


A Postcard From A Fiat 500: Vineyards and Vintage Glamour
When you call a city your own, you sort of forget to do the touristy stuff that makes it so attractive to others. For example, people may...
Oct 24, 20162 min read


A Postcard From Bologna: Good Vibrations
Other people: “You should go to Bologna!” Me: “Yeah, yeah, for sure,” I would say, with no intention of ever actually going. My lack of...
Oct 7, 20164 min read


A walk in beautiful Rome
I recently went on a weekend getaway to Rome as a first date. It probably would have been much more awkward if I was in a city any less...
Mar 15, 20163 min read
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