The Mekong River in Cambodia breathes with mystery and spirituality. The river has long been revered by the Khmer people, and its sandy banks are dotted with ancient temples and shrines. Local legends abound about the river, from stories of mysterious creatures lurking beneath the surface (like the Mekong giant catfish, which is real and […]

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2025 Jokulsarlon Glacier is HANDS DOWN my favorite thing I did in Iceland. Seriously- if you only have time to do one thing, this is it! I really feel like not writing this complete guide to visiting Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon in Iceland would be doing a disservice to society 😅 You can picture […]

Traveling solo is empowering— there’s nothing like the freedom of exploring the world at your own pace and on your own terms! But scams are as much a part of travel as anything else, and when you’re alone, you only have yourself to rely on to spot them. Let me tell you- it’s amazing how […]

Thinking about visiting Chichen Itza? You should. It’s one of the most iconic and awe-inspiring archaeological sites in the world. Once the epicenter of the Mayan civilization, Chichen Itza is one of the most impressive examples of Mayan architecture left in the ancient world. Its iconic “pyramids,” legendary sports courts, and royal palaces are just […]

Before I got to Thailand, I thought that Khlong Toei was a street food market. I pictured little bamboo stalls with fresh pad thai, steamed buns, mango sticky rice, fresh basil, spicy eggplant curry- all of the romanticized imagery that I saw watching Anthony Bourdain when I was growing up. But one morning during our […]

Cinque Terre. *le sigh* You’ve seen it on every single travel blogger’s Instagram, every Pinterest travel board, and every “best of Italy” Tiktok. Why? Because it’s amazing– seriously. If you’re looking for a travel guide to Cinque Terre, you’re in the right place! Nestled just south of Genoa in northwest Italy, Cinque Terre (pronounced cheen-kweh […]

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2025 Rome, Italy is one of the mot romantic cities in the world. So why wouldn’t you be looking for the best rooftop bar in Rome to soak it all in?! It can be tough- unfortunately, Rome is full of overpriced, crowded rooftop bars with over-the-top drinks and reservations that are fully booked […]

If you Google “travel safety hacks for women,” there’s a reason you’ll see ENDLESS results. But what are the best travel safety products for women specifically? Solo travel safety, regardless of your experience and comfort level, often requires a bit of extra preparation. And even if you’re not traveling solo, traveling often inevitably brings you […]