Cambodia days 10-14: rugged hippie village of M’Pai Bay, Koh Rong Sanloem

After two weeks of big cities, I was excited to move onto the next chapter of my trip: Cambodia’s islands. When deciding which island to visit, I chose Koh Rong Sanloem – the smaller, less “party” spot of the two key islands. Within the island, I started my visit in a chill village called M’Pai … More Cambodia days 10-14: rugged hippie village of M’Pai Bay, Koh Rong Sanloem

Cambodia days 6-9: Battambang + Cambodia’s dark history + village visits feat. bamboo train and bat cave

After an awesome start to Cambodia in Siem Reap, I headed to Battambang next. Battambang is like Siem Reap’s little sister – still a city, but much less touristy and know for its colonial buildings, artsy scene, and humble surrounding villages. Many tourists don’t make it here on their Cambodia itinerary, so there was definitely … More Cambodia days 6-9: Battambang + Cambodia’s dark history + village visits feat. bamboo train and bat cave

Cambodia days 1-5: beginnings in Siem Reap + magical Angkor Wat + motorbike through lotus farm & fishing village + my travel mantra

I made it to Cambodia!! My first few days have been so memorable and I am loving every minute in this beautiful country. I started off in Siem Reap, which is the key tourist site in Cambodia as it’s home to the famous Angkor Wat. I originally booked 3 days in Siem Reap, but I … More Cambodia days 1-5: beginnings in Siem Reap + magical Angkor Wat + motorbike through lotus farm & fishing village + my travel mantra

Singapore days 3-4: Katong/Joo Chiat + Supertree Grove light show + Botanical Garden + cat cafe + more hawker eats

After the first two days of my big Asia trip, I started feeling better-adjusted and much more myself these last two days, which were also my final days in Singapore. Singapore was a short but very sweet leg, and these final days made me so grateful I made this pit stop before bouncing to the … More Singapore days 3-4: Katong/Joo Chiat + Supertree Grove light show + Botanical Garden + cat cafe + more hawker eats

Singapore days 1-2: Gardens by the Bay + Chinatown + neighborhood exploring + hawker meals

Hi friends! I am currently blogging from Singapore where I’m spending the first leg of my big Asia trip. Even though I’ve only been here for 48 hours, I have a million-and-a-half things to share (what else is new?), so let’s dive right in. Day 1: Marina Bay + Gardens by the Bay + stellar … More Singapore days 1-2: Gardens by the Bay + Chinatown + neighborhood exploring + hawker meals