Driving in Fiji 101: Everything You Need to Know
As I catch up on my travels from the past few months, I thought I'd give a glimpse of what it's like to live in Fiji as an expat -- from the practical to the si...
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The Best Bass Lake Rental | Vacation in Bass Lake, California
Why visit Bass Lake?
Bass Lake, California is one of the most underrated destinations in the state. Towering pine trees, friendly locals, close to Yosemite, wa...
My 10 Worst Travel Moments of 2017
My friend’s fiancé (who I love dearly) worries about her whenever we travel together.“Chantae just meets so many weirdos. She always comes home with such st...
Margaritas in Mulege, Mexico: Never Drink More than One
We parked our car at a campsite in Mulege, Mexico after hours of driving down the Baja Peninsula.“We should get dinner at Los Equipales,” I suggested to Jam...
Baja, Mexico Road Trip: From California to Coco’s Corner
To survive the drive down the Baja Peninsula of Mexico, you need to go prepared. The desert is an unrelenting landscape and one mishap off the main road could l...
The Ultimate Guide to a Baja, Mexico Road Trip
I felt stupid asking my friend if Baja, Mexico was safe for us to visit. As a massive fan of Don Winslow and one who devours cartel novels, I wondered if my ima...
10 Observations from My First 10 Days as an Expat in Fiji
Like usual, life has been hectic. Moving from one country to the next with a massive work trip in between has given me little time to sit and reflect on what I'...
On Daily Offerings and Walking the Stairs of Lempuyang Temple
Ketut’s hands worked quickly in the quietness of the morning. She has already washed and swept the front of the shop where she will be placing one part of her c...
Surprise! I’m Moving to Fiji and Other Life Updates
I’m not one to usually write here’s-a-general-update-on-my-life articles but I suppose now is a good time to share all that has been happening and will be happe...
All the Lies I Told my Sister in Bali, Indonesia
Anyone who has a sibling knows the complexity of sibling relationships.Anyone who has heard my little sister recount childhood stories probably assumes that...
