Altitude Changes Everything 

The Ecuador Journals #1 Nerves and excitement built up as the airplane’s tires lifted up from the ground. Everything hit me at that moment; for the next two months, I’d be living in a new country and speaking a different language most of the time. It didn’t matter whether or not I was ready, it wasContinue reading “Altitude Changes Everything “

The Start of Something…

Hey everyone, Happy Friday! Tomorrow I will be moving to Ecuador, South America for 2 months to conduct some public health research. While I’m there, my goal is to learn from my experiences, from those of others and create something that will impact people’s lives positively even after I’m gone. As I do all ofContinue reading “The Start of Something…”

You’re Scared, So What?

I was not an adventurous girl. As a child, I read books, I wrote short stories and dramas, and I loved to be in my room. I went outside to play quite a bit because my grandparents made sure we got some sun and exercise, and because staying indoors could get boring. I’d take myContinue reading “You’re Scared, So What?”

Eating Through NOLA: Part 1

I’m back with another “eating my way through *insert city here*” post. Part 1 of this post is for fast, finger food while Part 2 will be about stuff you don’t typically eat with your hands. Hold on to your snacks, or proceed snack-less at your own risk! At the top of my list ofContinue reading “Eating Through NOLA: Part 1”

“The path ahead, the path behind it…”

I like to carry my past with me. No, I won’t tell you my life story when you meet me, but I might get round to showing you a photo or two. “The past beats inside me like a second heart”- John Banville In the process of doing my daily back up to Google Photos,Continue reading ““The path ahead, the path behind it…””

My travel essentials : Long-haul flights

Hi there, If you’re reading this, thank you for stopping by. It’s so nice to see that people from all over the world read this blog. Whether you stop by every week or this is your first time, thank you, and I hope you enjoy it. So, I’ve been flying long-haul for as long asContinue reading “My travel essentials : Long-haul flights”

Wanderlust Wednesday #6

Hello beautiful people, It’s my birthday today!  *cue streamers and balloons*!! To any reader out there who’s a year older today, Happy Birthday! It’s been 6 weeks of Wanderlust Wednesday already and I don’t know about you guys but all it’s doing for me is increasing the length of my travel bucket list. If thisContinue reading “Wanderlust Wednesday #6”

Wanderlust Wednesday #4

Hello lovely people, Happy Hump Day! “Wanderlust Wednesday” 4 is the result of a good hour and half spent on Pinterest. I’m so enchanted by it right now, that if you woke me up and said “choose an island nation to visit”, you’d hear me say Malta. It might be a bit incoherent but you’ll hearContinue reading “Wanderlust Wednesday #4”