Southeast Asia — 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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9 Days Lazing About in Laos

After ignoring negative comments from fellow travelers and almost forcing myself to go to Laos by myself, I was pleasantly surprised by what I found there!

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3 Emotional Days in Bagan, Myanmar

A solo trip of 3 days to Bagan, Myanmar simultaneously inspired and humbled me.

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Top 5 Quirkiest Coffees from Around the World You Need to Know About

As a coffee addict, I’ve tried a lot of coffees around the world, but here are the top 5 in uniqueness and flavor!

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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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Devastation, Strength, and Pride: 3 Lessons from Cambodia

An honest and in-depth look at the lessons learned in Cambodia by an ignorant solo female traveler

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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

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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Living Abroad in Thailand: Cost of Living, Teaching, and More

Living Abroad in Thailand: I talk about the time the 6 months I lived in Thailand along with cost of living, things to do, and more!

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7 Things You Need to Know Before Traveling to Vietnam

7 things you absolutely need to know before traveling to Vietnam from a girl who’s lived and backpacked there