Days 'til Trip
Ode to Jeepneys
In all of Asia, Jeepneys in the Philippines were my favorite method of travel. It sounds quirky, but I always figure out how to use public transportation and I love the process. There’s something satisfying about maneuvering a huge metropolis just...
Ode to Albuquerque
Such an underrated place, and so thankful to have grown up in a place with such a rich culture that’s also hours away from world class skiing and other thrills. Leaving New Mexico for Texas made me appreciate where I grew up, and that makes going...
Exploring Taal Crater Lake, Philippines
Taal Lake is a favorite among Filipinos, especially Manila locals, because the scenery and high elevation make for a great escape from the heat in the city. The lake fills the Taal Caldera, formed by large volcanic eruptions between 500-100K years...
Ha Giang Loop, Northern Vietnam
There is a lot of hype surrounding this motorcycle loop in Northern Vietnam. When I first told an old friend about my trip to Southeast Asia she immediately said this was her favorite thing she did and I must do it. In Thailand and Laos travelers that had been to...
Stroll Through the Public Art Project, Hanoi
Walking is one of my favorite activities. Throw in some street art? Double-y in. When I found out about the consecutive murals along the walls of the Long Bien Bridge I was very excited to check it out. It's a recent...
Chat with Zaw, tour guide in Myanmar
The responses I got from travelers and family when telling them about my plans to visit Myanmar varied greatly. Anything from "Oh that's so cool!" to "Amazing! Prepare to get sick from the street food, but well worth it." to "I'd never support tourism in a...
Trekking around Nong Khiaw, Laos
People say incredible things about the hiking in Laos so I was determined to find an epic trek. After the scenic two day slow boat dumped us in Luang Prabang, I was browsing different treks and decided heading north toward the border of China, to a town...
Monk Chat
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sun, a student monk living in Chiang Mai, for a chat outside Wat Chedi Luang. The monks at this specific temple run the International Buddhism Center, and use this time to practice their English and allow others to learn...
A Walk Through Chiang Mai
After a few days of exploring Chiang Mai and contemplating what would be an interesting route to photograph, I decided to choose a path with a little bit of everything. The first picture is taken just inside the moat of the Old City, and each one thereafter is moving...
Samoeng Loop, Northern Thailand
Getting lost on foot in a city is a great way to explore a new place, but I was thrilled to finally get out into the mountains and feel the rush of 125cc's with wind flowing through my... helmet. The other hostel guests looked worried for me when I said it had...