So I Never Wrote About Singapore, a Story in 24 Pictures
It’s been almost two years. It’s time to talk about Singapore.
11 Favorite Moments in Southeast Asia
It started snowing here again in Kiev, despite the fact that it’s April and yesterday I was sure we had finally broken upon spring. Nope, today it’s back to hot mulled wine and cold feet. It made…
Why Luang Prabang is the Place for 30-Somethings to Party in Laos
When we left Vang Vieng, I felt a bit relieved. We had only been there for three nights, but I already had a sense of the complicated relationship between Laos and tourism. I know the tourist dollars…
Natural Vang Vieng — No Tube Required
There’s a lot to say about Vang Vieng. It’s been a backpacker magnet since the early 2000s, pulling in a party crowd that created a pressure cooker of tourism, money, and vices. And while yes, we went…
What Happens When You Don’t Do Your Travel Research
When you fly in from one country at 1 AM and out for another at 1 pm, you don’t get a lot of time for turnaround. A smart person does all their travel research before both trips…
25 Postcards From Bali
While I was off having my first grown-up vacation in Bali (where I didn’t spend one night in a hostel), I wasn’t spending too much time thinking about blogging. Over the last six months I’ve been trying to…
Affordable Luxury in Bali
There are some places that seem unattainable to me. No matter how I try to work it, my dream trip in an overwater bungalow in the Maldives just never seems to come together. Mongolia is an experience…
Nomadic Life, Month Two: Singapore, Bali, Cambodia
Nomadic Life posts are more personal recaps of what life is really like when you live like a moving target. From personal challenges and triumphs to upcoming travel plans, here’s an insider look into my life out…