Ah … Guatemala. Of all the Central American countries this was the one I most looked forward to visiting. My notions of it before arrival were that it’s increasingly popular but not yet overly touristed, highly adventurous but accessible, and generally full of culture waiting to be experienced. After spending 25 days here I canContinue reading “Guatemala: I. Xela/Quetzaltenango”
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One Week in El Salvador
In 2023 it became my short-term goal to visit every Central American country, and so in December I set out to travel El Salvador, Guatemala, and Belize in one go. This post covers the week I spent in El Salvador, where I visited the colonial-era town of Suchitoto, followed by a region known as LaContinue reading “One Week in El Salvador”
2023 Life & Travels Review
Last year in 2022 I embarked on a glorious bender of far-flung international travel. By the end of it my bank account had dwindled, and my music career needed serious medical attention. 2023 was ultimately the hangover and subsequent recovery. For much of the year I battled indecision, bouncing from one idea to the nextContinue reading “2023 Life & Travels Review”
Copán Ruinas, Honduras
Coming off of a seven-week music gig in America I was yearning to get out on my own and take a solo trip. I wanted somewhere beautiful and comfortable to settle in for a few days, and in a country I hadn’t yet been. Honduras is definitely not the first country that would come toContinue reading “Copán Ruinas, Honduras”
Summer Adventures in Salt Lake City
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve made a new post. My life in 2023 has been so out of control and indecisive I couldn’t even fathom how to narrate it! For a quick recap — I’ve been in and out of New Zealand on standby twice, I spent three months taking orchestra auditions backContinue reading “Summer Adventures in Salt Lake City”
The 20 Defining Trips of My 20’s
In my 20’s I developed an unexpected passion for travel. It was both wanderlust and my privilege of standby airfare which made it possible for me to travel the way I have. The standby lifestyle conflicted with my career as a classical musician – you’ll rarely meet a backpacker in this field because of theContinue reading “The 20 Defining Trips of My 20’s”
Wellington, NZ – The Move That Couldn’t Be
Lately this travel blog has become an avenue to share my most indecisive moments — it turns out I have a flare for committing to things and then suddenly veering off course. In the last year alone I have 1.) Moved to Australia with intentions to stay long-term, and then left after five months —Continue reading “Wellington, NZ – The Move That Couldn’t Be”
Review: 2022 In Travel
Each December since I was 14 I’ve written a year-end document to reflect on goals and achievements met. At first these took the form of a single white piece of paper with 12 sections drawn, each representing a month with a bullet list of highlights. In college I began writing yearly reviews on my onlineContinue reading “Review: 2022 In Travel”
Concluding 3 Months In South East Asia
I’m writing from Singapore’s Changi International Airport, specifically from the steps inside the iconic Jewel terraced garden and HSBC Vortex indoor waterfall. This is my third time this year transiting through this airport, which blows my mind considering how far it is from America. The earthy smells of plants and mist inside the Jewel areContinue reading “Concluding 3 Months In South East Asia”
The Ijen & Bromo Volcano Experience From Hell
This post details my Instagram vs reality experience visiting Java’s famous Ijen and Bromo volcanos. I aim to portray the good and the bad of my travels, and well … this one was an utter mess with a surprisingly positive ending that served as one of the highlights of my trip through South East Asia.Continue reading “The Ijen & Bromo Volcano Experience From Hell”
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