How big I was smiling my entire trip (: 365 days ago I boarded a plane to Australia with a one way ticket and relatively no plan of what I was going to do once I landed. I didn’t board a plane to fly back to California for 10 months, and that experience was easily … Continue reading 10 Months Abroad, in Numbers
6 Things I’ve Learned in 6 Months Abroad
Being away for any extended period of time, I knew I was going to have new experiences, and learn new things. I've gotten to experience new cultures, meet all kinds of people, deal with some big ups and downs, and change my way of thinking on a variety of topics. While all of these experiences … Continue reading 6 Things I’ve Learned in 6 Months Abroad
Sunny Days in Sydney
Wow have I been absolutely loving my time here in Australia! This is such a beautiful country, full of friendly people, delicious food, and endless adventures. When I landed in the Sydney airport two months ago to start my solo journey, I was both nervous and excited. Sydney turned out to be the perfect city … Continue reading Sunny Days in Sydney
The Best Time in Barcelona
When I was growing up, my Dad used to take me on a trip to a new city every few years for Christmas. We hadn't been on one since I was in college (miss that) but this year we wanted to spend some time together before I left for Australia, so we spent a week … Continue reading The Best Time in Barcelona
9 Habits to Hype-up Your Life in 2019
This isn't a traditional "travel" post, but putting these 9 habits into action in 2018 opened up COUNTLESS travel opportunities for me. Not only did these tweaks to my everyday life enable me to travel more, but I also improved my mental and physical well-being, improved my personal relationships, and experienced life to the fullest! … Continue reading 9 Habits to Hype-up Your Life in 2019
The Subway at Zion National Park
Zion National Park in southern Utah, is truly a breathtaking place. The red mountains are striking in comparison to the blue skies and green cacti that dot the land. Only an eight hour drive from San Diego, Zion was the first stop on our Southwest road trip, and was a nice warmup to Havasupai! If … Continue reading The Subway at Zion National Park
Know Before You Go – Havasupai
A lot of you are saying you are dying to go to Havasupai, so I want to make sure you guys are setup for success before the trip of a lifetime! There’s a lot of things you will want to know before you go,like what to pack (don’t forget your bathing suit ** cough, cough … Continue reading Know Before You Go – Havasupai
Havasupai
Engulfed in massive red rock cliffs dotted with cacti and the occasional bighorn sheep, lies a collection of unique waterfalls and pools flowing through a vibrant turquoise river. This is Havasupai, and this naturally beautiful landscape is deep within the most remote Native American reservation, which is home to the Havasupai tribe. Closed to the … Continue reading Havasupai
The Journey Begins
Starting this blog has been a brainchild of mine for a few years now, and I'm so excited that it's finally coming to life! Recipe as follows: First: the name. One night, while having random conversations with my good friend Brian, the name just clicked. We were planning some new adventure and I said "yes" and … Continue reading The Journey Begins