February 17, 2016
For the last two weeks, I’ve made my home on the gorgeous green Waiheke Island off the coast of Auckland. Large enough not to induce island fever, yet small enough to be a community, this place has stolen my heart. Backpackers and travelers come to the island every summer to work, drink, and love life. […]
February 13, 2016
Most people who travel to Thailand do so with the hopes of meeting an elephant. Natural vegetarians, fiercely loyal, and gentle lovers, elephants are one of the most intriguing animals on the planet. Elephants are considered to be the symbol of Thailand, but the truth is they haven’t been treated so well in the land […]
February 11, 2016
Travel far enough you meet yourself Two weeks ago I landed in Auckland, New Zealand with my suitcase and way too many books. Cloud Atlas is a piece of work that I just couldn’t put down. Six stories and six styles of writing connect souls across the span of time. I found myself pulling it […]
February 9, 2016
Two weeks ago, I packed my bags, kissed my boyfriend goodbye, and boarded a plane headed west for Auckland, New Zealand. I had gotten myself a working holiday visa valid in the country for one year. For the two months leading up to my move, I faced constant questions. Aren’t you scared? What will you […]
February 4, 2016
The bus drove away along with my hopes and dreams of getting an early start. My hesitation to ask the bus driver if his was the proper bus to Mount Eden cost me a half hour of waiting. I plopped onto a nearby bench, pulled out Cloud Atlas, and took a deep breath. The schedule […]
February 2, 2016
I am absolutely smitten with the beachside town of Devonport. Just a 15 minute ferry ride away from Auckland city center, this town has a very quiet and intimate feel. I walked along the coastline through the neighborhoods, falling in love with the unique homes and exquisite landscaping. Aside from the main street right by […]
January 28, 2016
Before this week, the longest flight I had ever taken lasted eight hours. After a layover in Houston, Texas, my long haul flight to Auckland was a whopping fifteen hours in length. When I was deciding which airline to choose, I was between Air Fiji and Air New Zealand. Though, I have yet to try […]
January 26, 2016
Greetings from Auckland, New Zealand! It’s my first morning here in this city, so I’m still feeling my way around. I can’t yet offer tips or advice about the area yet, but I can provide you with my first impressions. After a few bumps along the way, I finally made it to my first […]
January 21, 2016
There’s something magical about embracing spontaneity. At the moment, I do not have too many definite plans after landing in Auckland. I don’t know what to expect or what to do first, which is both exciting and overwhelming. 2016 is going to be an interesting year full of adventure. Here is a handful of things […]
January 14, 2016
With the new year comes a new reading list. Since I have a tendency to stick to the older classics I made an effort to read more contemporary works last year and this year I intend to continue that. In addition, I’m adding more self-love, self-discovery, and travel texts to my reading list. Bard […]
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