Off-the-beaten-path: Islands SE Asia

Many people who travel often discover a niche they are drawn to more than others. Some like big cities– they like losing themselves among the bright and exciting lights, and the thousands of people moving from one place to another. Others like historical sights. From Machu Picchu to Ankor Wat, to Teotihuacan they pack their…

Solo female backpacking advice.

1. I try to always stay away from the main touristy roads. When anyone asks me advice on traveling, these are always the first words out of my mouth. I discovered the advantages to staying away from the main tourist areas by pure accident. My first week in Bangkok I stayed at a hostel, Siam…

Kuta, Lombok

Spent five nights in Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia and it was amazing. Met a great couple from Switzerland after asking them about the wifi, and proceeded to spend the rest of the week surfing and hanging out with them. The five days were spent surfing, eating, and crashing my motorbike. Thankfully both the bike and I…