I had no idea Kota Kinabalu even existed until I began planning my Borneo itinerary. Lol, I know that's embarrassing for someone who has spent a pretty large chunk of her life traveling solo in Southeast Asia, but hey! Despite not knowing much about it, I quickly figured out it would be the ideal place to start my adventures in the Sabah region of Borneo. With so mu[...]
Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula is one of my favorite places to travel in Mexico. From its pristine coastline, its incredible wildlife, and the most unique natural wonders, I always feel it's the perfect place to get an introduction to Mexico, so whenever someone comes to visit me, I always make an effort to show them around the area. A perfect two-week Yucatan Pe[...]
Back when I was a teenager, I stumbled across a set of pictures of Lake Retba, a pink lake in Senegal and I became obsessed, not knowing that there were lakes just like it in my own country. Just like most people visiting Las Coloradas nowadays, I found out about the existence of Mexico's pink lakes via Instagram and have visited them twice since then. It's pretty cra[...]
Even though I tend to be the type of traveler who doesn't plan much in advance, this year is looking a bit different. The following months are filled with weddings, a few festivals I want to hit up, and even a press trip, so I've managed to map out what the rest of 2019 and the first few months of 2020 will look like for me! And seriously, it's exciting as hell! I love vis[...]
Borneo is a mecca for wildlife encounters. If you're on the planning stages of your Borneo itinerary, chances are that you want to spend most of your days exploring Borneo's jungles. Top Wildlife Encounters in Borneo If you're a wildlife junkie like me, then Malaysian Borneo needs to be on your radar. While the most iconic animal is undoubtedly the[...]
Kota Kinabalu is such an underrated city. It has such a relaxed vibe, a killer food scene, and plenty of hipster coffee shops where I'd go to work every evening. But this post isn't about Kota Kinabalu, so why am I *still* gushing about my new-found love for the city? No, this post is about Adul Rahman Marine Park. Or put into simpler (and easier to pronounce) wo[...]
Corfu is a total gem. Corfu is one of the best beach destinations in Europe, but it's also home to lush mountains that you can spend days hiking, and a hell of a lot of mythological legends, this little island on the Ionian has enough to keep you entertained for weeks on end. I spent a few days exploring the island with Vincent and while we got to see so many incred[...]
The first thing you'll notice is the shake of the trees. If you're anything like me, your heart will be palpitating like crazy from excitement at this point. Slowly after, you'll begin catching glimpses of orange specks amid the leaves as orangutans swing towards the feeding platform. --- Even though Borneo is a mecca for wildlife sightings, the stars of the show[...]
Two years ago, when I first announced my plans to visit Sub-saharan Africa, the first reactions I got were far from encouraging. "It's so dangerous! What if you get killed?" "But there's Ebola there. I also once read about a fly that can make you blind." "There's nothing there. Maybe the lions are cool but people in Africa can't even eat! And what about KONY?" *eye[...]
Wondering where to stay in Corfu? With so many villages and landscapes to choose from, deciding what is the best place to stay in Corfu can feel a bit overwhelming. The thing to know about Corfu, though, is that it has something to offer everyone. If you love chilling at the beach, Sidari will do, but if you prefer mountain settings and folklore, Ano Korakiana is for y[...]
How do you even begin to plan a trip to an island that is saturated by beauty, natural wonders, and picture-perfect white-sand beaches? Holbox Island used to be one of the biggest hidden gems in Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula, but it has gained a lot of popularity because, well... it's a truly amazing destination! With so many things to do in Holbox, planning the per[...]
I loved Borneo, guys. I know that's a weird way to start a blog post, but I really felt so hard for part of the world that I'm already cooking up plans to return next year. As you might know, I had really bad luck during my trip to Asia earlier this year. Catching dengue fever in Sri Lanka was not fun and the three weeks I spent in Borneo after recovering were a rem[...]
