Pastel de Nata is a foodie obsession. You MUST try one of these delicious tarts while traveling in Portugal. … Before heading to Portugal, I was obsessed with the idea of pastel de nata. Of course I didn’t really know what they tasted like, but I imagined I’d be eating them every single day while… Continue reading Foodie Obsession: Pastel de Nata in Portugal
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Ah, Lisboa…
It’s my final day in Lisbon, Portugal, and I’m already consumed with nostalgia. It’s a bit premature considering I’m still here, and I’ll be returning in about two weeks before flying back home. Nevertheless, my daydreamy brain is already creating vignettes of my time here, even placing a soundtrack to it so that I’ll think… Continue reading Ah, Lisboa…
The Truth About WHY I Travel
A few years ago, when I was working at a resort in the state of Washington, a co-worker asked me: why do you want to travel so much? I went with the standard (and admittedly annoying) answer, “Why not?” I think a lot of us travelers throw that response at people because we get asked… Continue reading The Truth About WHY I Travel
The Truth About My First Solo Trip
I write a lot about solo travel here, and most of the traveling I do now is 100% on my own. It’s the most natural thing to me to go off on a trip by myself; I never hesitate to do something alone. I think I tend to make it sound really easy, like it’s… Continue reading The Truth About My First Solo Trip
Looking Back on 2017: On Being Home, NOT Traveling, & 2018
It’s the end of the year, which means all of us bloggers are publishing our “year in review” style posts. Recapping the previous year is a good way to take stock of milestones, accomplishments, and failures (real or perceived). For travel bloggers, it’s usually a way to list off all the cool places we’ve been.… Continue reading Looking Back on 2017: On Being Home, NOT Traveling, & 2018
It’s July, Here’s an Update
I’ve been wanting to get more personal here on my blog, because I think that’s one thing that’s lacking around here. I tend to get personal in my journal updates, but those only come around a few times a year. I wanted to let you guys know what’s going on behind-the-scenes, and this seemed like… Continue reading It’s July, Here’s an Update
Travel Announcement: Southern USA Roadtrip
I like to keep you guys updated with my travel plans as much as possible. I usually post about places weeks or months after I’ve visited, so it’s not often that you’re getting real-time stories here on the blog. Social media is the best way to see where I am at any given time. I’ve… Continue reading Travel Announcement: Southern USA Roadtrip
On Auckland: The City I Love to Hate
During my year in New Zealand, I visited Auckland quite a few times. It’s the usual entry and exit point for international travelers, since most have to go through the Auckland Airport. I spent a total of about 9 days in Auckland within the first month of my working holiday visa—and I absolutely hated it.… Continue reading On Auckland: The City I Love to Hate
17 Travel, Blog, and Personal Goals for 2017
I don’t usually make New Year’s resolutions. There’s nothing wrong with doing so, but it just never made a whole lot of sense for me personally. I think part of that is because it’s so common for people to make very vague resolutions for the new year, like “being healthy” or “saving money”, and it… Continue reading 17 Travel, Blog, and Personal Goals for 2017
6 Months in New Zealand + Why I Almost Left
If you want more honest and personal travel stories, essays, and pieces like this, subscribe to the Travel Daze Dispatch Newsletter for exclusive stories that you won’t see on the blog. I’ve just hit the half-way mark on my year-long journey through New Zealand. I’m surprised by how content I am at the moment, considering… Continue reading 6 Months in New Zealand + Why I Almost Left
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