What to Expect Traveling India on a Budget

India, a land of energy, spirituality, colour, detailed architecture and love. When most people envision India, they dream of elephants and tigers, colorful saris, prayer ceremonies on the banks of the Ganges, buildings and palaces with the most incredible details, steaming hot chai tea, and slow moving cows. Planning my trip to Asia, I hadn't … Continue reading What to Expect Traveling India on a Budget

Everything You Need to Know Before Renting a Motorbike in SE Asia

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO RENTING A MOTORBIKE IN ASIA Before venturing to SE Asia, I swore up and down I'd never drive a scooter. As someone who used to experience high anxiety driving a car, driving a motorbike around by myself seemed unfathomable. But, in Vietnam, when I had to ride on the back of … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know Before Renting a Motorbike in SE Asia

The Biggest Travel Mistakes I Made in 2019

Every year, I reflect on the trips I’ve taken, the places I’ve been, and what I’ve learned.  Often, the things I’ve learned fall into the 'life lessons' realm more so than information I’ve learned about a new place, something I’ve experienced, or a cultural nuance I’ve discovered.  More than ever, in 2019, I felt the … Continue reading The Biggest Travel Mistakes I Made in 2019