Drumroll for the second annual Year-End Recap. Last year, I was lucky enough to visit 24 countries in 2024, and unsurprisingly, I did NOT beat that this year. 2025 was my first year working full-time after finishing my master’s, so I was honestly shocked to realize I still managed to visit 17 countries, 12 of…
11 Things I Did in Nadi, Fiji That Made Me Fall in Love With the Pacific
A few months ago, I shared a blog post about my solo birthday trip to Australia and Fiji. A number of readers were especially curious about visiting Fiji solo — what to do, where to go, and how to spend time beyond the resorts. So, I decided to write a guide to activities you can…
8 Days in Madagascar (Part 3): Western Madagascar
Western Madagascar is probably the most well-known part of the country because of the iconic colossal baobabs. This region offers a completely different vibe from the lush highlands and rugged coasts of the east and north. Here, the scenery shifts to dry landscapes and dusty roads that seem to stretch endlessly into the horizon. We…
8 Days in Madagascar (Part 2): Northern Madagascar
If you haven’t already, you should check out the last blog post on Central Madagascar, which was the first in this series on how I and my friends spent 8 days in the country. Most tourists flock to the famous Western coast of the country to view the baobabs, but the north is where you…
8 Days in Madagascar (Part 1): Central Madagascar
If you’ve read my previous posts on 16 Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Madagascar, you already know this is a destination that requires a lot of planning. Because my friends and I were only able to take a week off from week, I had to design an itinerary that packed as much variety…
How An Oceanian Solo Trip Can Stretch Your Birthday into the Best 40-Hour Celebration You Didn’t Know You Needed
About a month ago, I celebrated my birthday with a casual gathering of friends—no flights, no passport stamps. There was a joke amongst my friends about how unusual it was that I wasn’t spending it at a random destination. In their defense, over the years, my birthdays have doubled as travel excuses with trips ranging…
16 Tips I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Madagascar (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this series, we covered the basics, so this time I’ll be diving into the specifics. In Part 2, I also include specific tips tied to locations/activities across the country to give practical insights that I hope will help you plan smarter and travel better in Madagascar. 9) Be Flexible with Madagascar…
16 Tips I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Madagascar (Part 1)
Madagascar is one of the most unique and breathtaking destinations I’ve visited and I’m excited to start a thread of posts about my trip there. Magical as it is, Madagascar isn’t the kind of place you just show up and wing it (which I tend to do). It requires a fair bit of planning, logistical…
The Best Day Trip From Dhaka: Sonargaon and Panam Nagar’s Ghost Town
One of the main reasons I started this blog was to shine a light on underrated travel destinations. In my last post, I shared some fun ways I spent time in Bangladesh’s chaotic capital, Dhaka. But honestly, the best reason to base yourself in Dhaka is so you can take a day trip to the…
Solo in Dhaka: 9 Things I Did in Bangladesh’s Chaotically Fun Capital
I admit—Dhaka might just be the most chaotic city I’ve ever visited. But beyond the dizzying pace of the capital, Bangladesh is an underrated destination. I absolutely loved my time in the countryside of northern Bangladesh, and the country even boasts the world’s longest natural sand beach! That said, if you’re planning a trip to…
