Welcome back to the second installment of my lessons from India. If you missed Part 1, I explained why India is such an awesome destination for a long visit. Make sure you check the first post out. Now, let’s dive into more insights and discoveries from my six-week adventure that I hope will be useful…
My Global Good Samaritan Encounters That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity (Part 1)
As a solo female traveler, I’ve learned to navigate the world with a healthy dose of caution. Yet, time and again, I’ve been humbled by the kindness and generosity of strangers. In a world often overshadowed by negativity, these encounters serve as reminders of the inherent goodness that exists among us. In this post, I…
How I Visited 100+ Countries as a College Student
Anyone who knew me well before college would tell you that I loathed being on planes. I struggled with severe cases of air sickness as a child, but that never deterred me from excitedly mentally preparing myself for the flights for my annual family vacations. These resort-focused trips (think Atlantis Bahamas, Wild Wadi Dubai, Disneyland…
How Family Mart Saved Me from Sleeping on the Streets of Kaohsiung, Taiwan
I must confess, this story is largely the result of my lack of foresight. But in my defense, my arrival in Taiwan coincided with a looming deadline for my master’s program, so cut me some slack. My journey into Kaohsiung from Korea was prompted mainly by the allure of the cheapest flight into Taiwan—duh. Plus,…
How To Maximize Your Travel As A Student (Part 3)
Ideally, you’ve already read Part 1 and Part 2 of this post and you’ve been convinced that being a student is one of the best times to travel. In Part 3, I’ll cover some more gems to help you maximize your travel experiences as a student. 1) Participate in International Extracurricular Activities Engaging in extracurricular…
How To Maximize Your Travel As A Student (Part 2)
If you’re here, hopefully, you’ve already explored Part 1, where I discussed why the student years offer unparalleled opportunities for travel. Building on those insights, this post delves into lesser-known, underrated strategies to maximize your travel experiences. 1) Work With Professors Collaborating with professors engaged in international projects presents another avenue to secure free travel…
Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting India (Part 1)
It’s always a challenge for me to single out a favorite country, but one thing’s certain: India holds a spot in my top five. My six-week journey across Mumbai, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan still left me feeling like I’d merely skimmed the surface of its wonders. The country truly has it all—bustling…
Half Awake in the Middle of an Expressway in Gurugram, India at 3 am
Extending my stay in Jaipur, India, meant rearranging my travel plans to catch an early flight to Nepal from the New Delhi airport. With limited affordable options available, I booked a 6 am flight and reserved an 8 pm bus ticket from Jaipur to Delhi, aiming to reach the airport in time for the flight’s…
