About a year after I started my first corporate job, I decided I was determined to both save money for travel and pay off student loan debt so I could travel freely in Asia. Following that, the ultimate destination would be Australia, on a working holiday visa. I made it a goal for myself as …
Whenever I look at a bill, I’m amazed at how a series of what seem like tiny, innocuous transactions add up so quickly. I’m all about balance, meaning I might splurge on one thing, and then do the exact opposite in another situation to balance the spend. I dislike stressing about money, but I still …
Back in 2015, I dared myself to be spontaneous and booked a trip to Thailand two days before takeoff. I was beyond thrilled, and beyond nervous there might be some visa or health requirement I’d need with more notice. However, I managed to make it happen! Over my ~15 hours+ of travel time from San …
Australia: the seemingly faraway wonderland, home to cuddly-looking marsupials, and to some of the cheeriest people on the planet. The country-wide population is almost half the population of California alone, the natives have brilliant accents and slang, and “almost everything can kill you.” Starting with the sun, which due to its proximity to the South …
When I think of Cuba, my mind flashes back to the innocent 50s. Vintage cars patrolling the streets, vibrant buildings juxtaposed with crumbling shambles living next door to each other, and joyous natives playing music on their steps while people-watching. Recently, direct flights to Cuba from California opened route, which made my excuses for not …
It’s where the famous turquoise and waterfall pictures of California are captured, where winding roads meet coastal cliffs and connect to the Bixby bridge, and just north of where William Hearst built the famous landmark of the central coast, Hearst Castle. Big Sur, a gem of California that is accessible primarily by car and often …
