A Solo Female Travel Blog — Her Quirky Journey

First Week in China: Cockroach Lunch Date, Flat Search, and Orientations

I moved to Shenzhen, China to teach English for a year. Here’s what my first week settling in there was like!

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Backpacking Lesser-Known Europe: Ljubljana and Lake Bled, Slovenia (Part 3)

Ah, yes, Slovenia: my third stop while Backpacking the lesser-known side of Europe!

5 Reasons to Backpack the Balkans

There are numerous reasons to go backpacking through Europe, but what about Eastern Europe? Here are 5 major reasons to visit them— especially the Balkans!

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Backpacking Lesser-Known Europe: Vienna and Salzburg, Austria (Part 2)

For my second destination during my backpacking Europe trip, I hit Austria, specifically Vienna and Salzburg!

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Backpacking Lesser-Known Europe: Krakow, Poland (Part 1)

Learn all about my 3-day trip to Krakow, Poland— Aushwitz and popular spots for locals!

Why and How to Move to Prague

Find out what it’s like living in Prague, how to move there, why I lived there for 1.5 years, and why I left it for China!

Remembering Anthony Bourdain and His Impact on Me

On June 8th, 2018, Anthony Bourdain tragically passed away. He was an idol and inspiration to me a fellow travel and food lover.

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5 Reasons to Visit Budapest Right Now

Discover the top 5 reasons you need to go to Budapest right now!

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17 Critiques of The USA: A Globetrotting American's Critique of Benny Lewis' Article

I dissected Benny Lewis' controversial article "I'm Irish and I spent a year traveling the US-- here are the 17 things that surprised me about day to day life" from an American standpoint.

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Housesitting in Italy: A Personal Experience and Lessons Learned

Ever wondered what housesitting pets in exchange for free housing in a foreign country is like? Here’s my personal experience housesitting in Italy plus pros and cons!