Musings — A Solo Female Travel Blog

I anticipated the uniqueness and different customs of the many countries in Asia, but I didn’t anticipate picking up strange habits from them!

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7 Reasons Why I Love Medellín— and You Should, Too!

I had an inkling I might like Medellín, but I wasn’t ready to fall in love with it!

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5 Things I Hate About Full-Time Travel

As much as I love and appreciate the fact that I travel full-time, COVID has made me stop and realize what I absolutely hate about it.

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Revisiting Thailand Solo: Phuket, Chiang Rai, Pai, and Chiang Mai

Find out what it was like for this solo traveler to re-explore Thailand, but new and a bit less-traveled places in the country

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Why Everyone Should Take At Least One Solo Trip in Their Lives

Find out why going from couples travel to solo travel was beyond advantageous for this traveler!

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Best Phrases to Piss Off an Expat

Ever wondered how to piss off an expat with words? Check out the best phrases to do so here!

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8 Reasons to Fall Head-Over-Heels for Hanoi

Find out 8 unique and honest reasons why I fell in love with Hanoi, Vietnam— and why you could, too!

Why Trekking in Northern Vietnam Brought Me to Tears

Find out why trekking in Sa Pa, Vietnam brought me tears

15 Biggest Culture Shocks When Moving to China

Ever wondered what the biggest and most shocking things are when living in or even visiting China? Well, here’s a list of the 15 biggest culture shocks in China!

Pros vs. Cons of Teaching English in South Korea

Find out what it's really like living in South Korea, such as the cost of living, the food, the local people, weather, working for a hagwon, and more

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Remembering Anthony Bourdain and His Impact on Me

On June 8th, 2018, Anthony Bourdain tragically passed away. He was an idol and inspiration to me a fellow travel and food lover.

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Following A Strict Diet While Traveling: IBS, Sibo, GERD, and More

I have all the gut issues, like acid reflux and IBS, but I’ve cured them. Find out how diet helped me solve my tummy troubles and how I travel with these issues— and how you can, too!