It was pouring rain. The three of us and our backpacks were crammed under a tiny roof, stuck and waiting. A deluge worthy of a flood pounded down. Although at… [Continue Reading]
Taiwan Tips from a Local (Interview Video with Peter)
I met 20 year-old Peter at the start of our travels around Taiwan in a hostel. As my family and I traveled through the country, we were continually surprised and impressed… [Continue Reading]
5 Days in Brunei: A Guide
Brunei is that tiny country trapped between two provinces of Malaysia on Borneo, the third largest island in the world. It is currently ranked in the top five richest… [Continue Reading]
A Story of Teepees and Taiwanese Hospitality
How three incredible strangers shaped our trip in southern Taiwan.
Top Tips For George Town, Malaysia
I’ve recommended George Town on my Top Spots in Malaysia for the famously high-rated food, cute cafés, nice people, street art, scenery and history. The entire town of George Town… [Continue Reading]
Race Against the Storm in Koh Lanta
This is the story of my mom’s and my spontaneous adventure on Thailand’s island Koh Lanta. What should have been a leisurely walk turned out to be a race against a… [Continue Reading]
Bus Rides
Sitting on a bus is a comforting feeling. It’s the feeling of going somewhere, somewhere new and somewhere unknown. It’s purposeful, and a bit scary, but all you have to… [Continue Reading]
Riding Jeepneys Through Manila
We left at one in the afternoon. Being the budgeting backpackers that we are, we chose public over private transportation to reach Intramuros, the most historic Spanish section of Manila…. [Continue Reading]
Top 5 Questions I’m Asked as a Backpacker
What holds you back from traveling? I’ve received a lot of questions from people wondering how I make a life of indefinite travel work. Where does the money come… [Continue Reading]
Spanish Phrases in Cambodian Places: Travel and Language Learning as Perfect Complements
We often hear that complete language immersion, living in a country where your goal language is spoken, provides the ideal situation for language learning success. As a nomadic, Spanish-learning hobbyist currently in Asia, I… [Continue Reading]