Visiting Hiroshima as a (half) Japanese American Woman
Hiroshima, Japan

Visiting Hiroshima as a (half) Japanese American …

As young children, we’re introduced to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. I remember reading Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes in elementary school and hoping for her recovery from leukemia. In high school, we…

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Is Visiting Kelingking Beach Worth the Hype?
Nusa Penida, Indonesia

Is Visiting Kelingking Beach Worth the Hype?

One of the most iconic views in all of Bali takes on the shape of a dinosaur and goes by the nicknames: Cap de T-Rex, T-Rex Bay, and Dinosaur Hat Beach. Lookup a photo of…

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The Prettiest Hike in Bali! I Present to You, Mount Batur
Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

The Prettiest Hike in Bali! I Present …

If you’re anything like me, I CRAVE adventure. Just about everyone who heard I was going to Bali said I had to do a sunrise hike up Mount Batur (an active volcano on the island…

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Your All-Inclusive Guide to Bali’s Monkey Forest
Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Your All-Inclusive Guide to Bali’s Monkey …

Got Ubud on your Bali itinerary? What about Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary? Home to 1,049 Balinese long-tailed monkeys, this Hindu temple complex is one of Ubud’s most popular spots receiving over 10,000 visitors PER MONTH.…

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Packing for Southeast Asia in Your 20’s (female edition!)
Southeast Asia

Packing for Southeast Asia in Your 20’s (…

Southeast Asia is full of diverse interests for every young woman to enjoy! As a budget backpacker, the goal is to pack as lightly as possible, bringing only the essentials. To make your life a…

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Don’t Miss Out on These 14 Thai Street Foods
Thailand

Don’t Miss Out on These 14 Thai …

With so many flavors of Thai street food to sample across the country, how can you be sure you aren’t missing out on the best of the best? Knowing which foods to be on the…

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