I knew prior to visiting India, that I should prepare myself for some pretty shocking sights. Honestly, living in Asia was preparation enough as I dodged oncoming traffic, received the most curious stares, and learned to expect the unexpected. Even so, there were a few things in India that left me speechless.
Visiting Varanasi was a huge priority for me when I started planning my trip to India. Alongside witnessing the Taj Mahal, and drinking all the masala chai tea in the country, it was high on my list of musts. From everything I’d heard and read online, Varanasi was the place in India that left the biggest impression on people. After spending two days in Varanasi, I can absolutely see why.
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Before arriving in India, I had never heard of Orchha. In Hindi, Orchha technically means “hidden”, so I guess that makes sense. Nevertheless, it was a peaceful, historical village in the middle of India, and a surprising highlight for me.
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The only thing I knew about Jaipur before visiting, was that it’s referred to as “the pink city”. An entire city slathered in my favorite color? SOLD. Once I arrived, however, I realized it’s more of a… terra-cotta? Regardless, it was stunning.
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India has always been a perplexing country to me. If I thought South Korea was intimidating, you can imagine the fears I had about India. The culture, the poverty, and the chaos all crossed my mind while contemplating my trip. That being said, India has always been on my bucket list. And since I was living in Asia, it made sense to take advantage of my location. So, I booked a flight.
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During my recent visit to Hong Kong, I started comparing the larger Asian cities I’ve been to. Hong Kong stood out for many reasons. While there are certain obvious things I expected to find in Asia’s most-visited city, a few things surprised me.
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For our last trip, but first international adventure together, Gena and I booked tickets to Hong Kong over Lunar New Year. We figured, what better way to ring in a new year, and close another chapter in our lives simultaneously? Well, I must say Hong Kong lived up to every expectation I had ever imagined. But it might not be for the reasons you’d assume…
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Hong Kong is the most visited city in Asia. Therefore, it shouldn’t surprise you that the city is home to many Instagrammable locations. Between modern Hong Kong island, and authentic Kowloon, you won’t struggle to find an aesthetic of your choosing. Today I’m sharing some of my favorite Instagrammable places in Hong Kong, and how to get to them.
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Ahhhh, it’s the day of love! And therefore a perfect excuse to reminisce about a “not-quite-love” story. Admittedly, the title of this blog post is a bit dramatic, but I needed to get your attention. I haven’t been very transparent about my personal love affairs on the blog over the last couple years. That being said, I did want to share this one. For shits and gigs. And because I hope some of my fellow female travelers can relate.
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When I am about to leave a place I consider ‘home’, even if only for a short while, I usually write a letter and address it to the city. In the past, I wrote London a love letter, and New York City a letter full of lust. As my time has come to an end here in South Korea, it is only fitting that I continue the tradition.
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