Confessions Of A Serial Traveler: First Confession

So you want the truth? FIRST Confession: I still get nervous before a big trip. It just happens, even though I travel all the time. I’ve been travelling since I was a kid, I’ve been a solo traveler for 7 years, and a nomad for 6 years – and I still get anxious sometimes, but […]

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Female Solo Travel: How To Start, Act Smart, and Be Fearless

(This can be advice for anyone, but this goes out to the solo traveling ladies)   Most people are terrified to end up “alone.” They couldn’t imagine themselves without family or friends. They would never think about requesting a “table for one” at a sit-down restaurant. They would never think of going to the movies […]

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First time to Bali? Your Beginner’s Guide to Bali Travel

After hearing all the ravings about Bali, admiring the instagram posts, and feeling like everyone and their mother goes to the paradise island – I finally decided to give into the eat.pray.love experience. I lived in Asia for the past few years and anticipated a move out; therefore, I didn’t want to miss the opportunity […]

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Foodie Alert! 7 Themed Restaurants You Can’t Miss in Tokyo

My favorite part of Tokyo is that everything is theme-based, especially the restaurants. Why should eating be boring? The Japanese are innovating the way they eat and making it the most entertaining experience. Check out my favorite crazy themed restaurants in Tokyo:   Robot Restaurant 1-7-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo ¥8,000 (USD 72), plus food Flashing […]

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A Savvy Traveller’s Guide to Ha Long Bay

Note: Read until the end to learn about key tips on deciding about your Ha Long Bay tour. And to catch all my cheesy jokes in the article! So you want to plan a trip to Ha Long Bay…and don’t know where to start? That’s how I felt too. When I told my friends I […]

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Conquer Crazy Colombo – How to Explore Sri Lanka’s Capital

If you were thinking about skipping Colombo upon entering Sri Lanka, you may want to consider spending at least a few days in the island’s capital. I often hear a handful of people say visiting capital cities is “boring,” however I always find a reason to make my time worthwhile and I have discovered there […]

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7 Unique Hotels & Hostels You Must Experience in Japan

Japan is an explosion of culture and there are endless ways to explore it. I was truly amazed by their creativity and presentation of themes, colors, and details everywhere I went from restaurants to hotels. In particular, the array of accommodations was vast and staying there was truly an experience. Japan has a reputation for […]

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Best Yoga Studio in Colombo, Sri Lanka

ASTANKA YOGA MANDIR Astanka Yoga Mandir has offered classes in Colombo since 1992.  As a new yogi, I researched all yoga studios in Colombo to see where I could find the best experience. Several yoga studios in Colombo provide an upscale experience with European teachers and elegant facilities, which defeats the purpose of experiencing yoga […]

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