I could have died there. Not because I was diving in Nusa Penida next to a giant mola-mola, though. Oh, no: but because I was so elated (and high on nitrogen) by the sight that I’d unknowingly drifted down to 40 meters (131 feet) deep. … Continue reading
“How am I going to describe this place?” I pondered, as yet another stunning Indonesia sunset glistened over the water. Cup of hot ginger tea in hand, I repeated this to Paco Santiago, marine biologist and Lembeh Strait diving manager. … Continue reading
Hi there again, 2020. Some of us finally have the guts to face you, stand up, and get creative again! I believe the following guide to find the perfect place to live and work abroad for new digital nomads or … Continue reading
Happy New DECADE! Hola hola, I’m BACK—and with a crazy, exciting, emotional series of photo essays summarizing my past 10 years living and traveling solo around the world. It will also explain why I kind of “ghosted” y’all (sorry about … Continue reading
It was bound to be an ugly day in Koh Tao for me, even despite the fact that I was closing off an incredible year in Asia. I learned a new language after being awarded a full-ride scholarship to study … Continue reading
Visiting Singapore – A City Guide was originally published as Singapore Guide on IHG Modern, prosperous and dynamic, Singapore is a global hub for finance, high-tech industry and international trade. If you’re visiting on holiday, it’s a shopper’s haven and … Continue reading
Already enchanted by the Malaysian Borneo, I was swept away from Mabul Island to the quirky Seaventures Dive Rig. There, I was given the once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore Sipadan and other stunning sites in the area for a second time–in the … Continue reading
It’s not every day check-in happens inside an overwater tiki hut ‘office,’ overlooking green turquoise seas. Diving in Borneo Malaysia has been a dream of mine ever since I first heard about the region’s crown jewel, Sipadan Island. Yet, this unexpected welcome … Continue reading
“Have we hopped to a different island?!” I marveled, as we drove from the southern coast to Amed Bali. Towering volcano peaks hanging over expansive ocean vistas, dozens of green rice paddies, and no hotels in sight. For miles. These … Continue reading