One of the questions I get asked most often is “how do you take such good photos of yourself?”. People tend to assume that, like many bloggers, I travel with a photographer boyfriend or professional photographer. HAH. I’m single as hell, I know no photographers, and I also couldn’t afford a photographer even if I…
Why You Should Ditch Your Friends and Travel Solo
Traveling solo is the actual best decision ever. It’s way more fun, spontaneous, and adventurous than traveling with other people. You can plan the perfect trip for yourself, doing whatever you want, whenever you want. You challenge yourself, become more independent, and everyone you know will (correctly) assume that you are the coolest person ever….
How to Make Friends in a New City (Fast!!)
Last year I moved 8000 miles from home and found myself, for the first time ever, in a new place with no friends. I wanted everyone to instantly recognize how great I was and become my friend immediately, which was obviously bratty and ridiculous. But I hate working for things, and as a supremely lazy person,…
Singapore, the Coolest Place I’ll Never Visit Again
Singapore has been on my must-visit list for a long time. After seeing photos of the famous Gardens by the Bay and the Marina Bay Sands infinity pool, booking a short visit was an easy decision. The Supertree Grove was an absolute masterpiece. The Sands, though bougie and swarming with irritating nouveaux-riche, is by far…
Traditional Balinese Cooking Class: A Foodie Must-Do!
The cooking class I took in Ubud was one of the highlights of my trip to Indonesia, and a great way to familiarise myself with traditional Balinese cuisine. It was also a great way to ensure I would be well-fed and entertained for an evening, which is a serious perk when traveling solo. With over three…