• Cenote-hopping in Mexico

    Cenote-hopping in Mexico

    I can’t remember exactly when my fascination with cenotes began. Actually, that’s a lie. It was when my friend Veesha went to Mexico in 2015 and posted the wildest photos of these underground water-filled lairs that looked like something out of a Guillermo del Toro flick. Since then, I knew that if I ever went…

  • Eating like a local in Saigon

    Eating like a local in Saigon

    It was a balmy night in Saigon, and I had found myself perched atop a low plastic stool, alternating between sucking on a cold brew and sea snails seasoned generously with chilli and salt. It was a completely unexpected foray into the food scene of Saigon, and I was having the best time of my…

  • What Bali cost me

    What Bali cost me

    I don’t sell drugs. I fund all of my trips myself (no sugar daddy in sight). I am not SUPER rich (God I wish). While I’m not a “budget” traveler per se, and I don’t always adhere to my budget, one thing I try to stick to is visiting places that are either 1) relatively…

  • The case for taking a break

    The case for taking a break

    I need a break. At the beginning of this year, I was working out every single day. Work was demanding – juggling a schedule with limited resources and an abundance of coverage to be done (I work in the media, for those of you who don’t know). I got sick on Carnival Friday and it…

  • 5 food spots you shouldn’t miss in NYC

    5 food spots you shouldn’t miss in NYC

    I spend a lot of time in the Big Apple. Well…relatively…considering I only visit two or three times a year. Since I’ve spent the better part of all my visits for the last four or five years eating my way through New York City, I’m constantly giving restaurant recommendations to friends and family heading there.…

  • My not-so-obvious travel check list

    My not-so-obvious travel check list

    So you’re getting ready for a trip! Maybe it’s solo, maybe it’s with a group, but regardless there are a few things you need to check before you go, especially if you’re going somewhere that lies off the beaten path of the US or Europe. I got the idea for this blog after my friend…

  • 7 things I learned (so far) travelling in South America

    7 things I learned (so far) travelling in South America

    It’s only been two years now that I’ve been dipping a toe in the ocean of experiences on offer in our closest neighbouring continent. On my own I’ve only visited Colombia, Peru and now Chile but I’ve learned a few valuable lessons along the way that I think can be applied to most travelling situations.…

  • Thoughts in Transit // Go Alone 

    Current location: Gate A6, Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, en route to Chiang Mai.     I figure the only time I may have to write on this trip is while I’m in transit. My days have been packed to capacity with tours, dinner outings and roaming the streets.  Since I began planning this vacation, people have expressed…

  • Things to leave behind in 2015 – VPL

    VPL… It’s like…the biggest faux pas ever. Seriously…let’s consider: Visible bra straps? Hell…showing your whole bra is a hot trend now. Free the nipple? It was a movement on social media at one point and side boob is a thing to behold.  Underwear as outerwear inspired entire designer collections back in 2014. But one thing…

  • #ShopLocal // Christmas Gift Guide

    Hide yo wallets! Hide yo ATM cards! The recession is here y’all and so is Christmas!!! I’ve always seen Christmas time as my own personal recession anyway…since it’s the time of year I spend with reckless abandon…both on my loved ones and myself. Anyhoo! In my humble, completely unprofessional opinion, there’s no better way to…