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  • Everything you need to know before visiting Cefalù, Sicily
    Destinations · Europe · Italy

    Everything you need to know before visiting Cefalù, Sicily

    Cefalù is the epitome of a low-stress solo travel destination. The entire historic center (Centro Storico) is small and easily walkable, meaning you won’t waste time figuring out public transit. The locals are accustomed to visitors and are warm and helpful- especially if you attempt a few basic Italian phrases.

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  • The solo traveler’s Seoul itinerary: must-adds
    Asia · Destinations · South Korea

    The solo traveler’s Seoul itinerary: must-adds

    Seoul is a spectacular city, but its sheer scale can be daunting for even the most experienced traveler. Instead of scrolling through endless TikToks and Reels, here is a curated itinerary for a first-time visitor to the city. These are all of the non-negotiables you need to add to your shortlist to experience the very best of the city.

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  • Where to stay in Seoul: a complete guide to the best neighborhoods & hotels in the city
    Asia · Destinations · South Korea

    Where to stay in Seoul: a complete guide to the best neighborhoods & hotels in the city

    There is no shortage of great neighborhoods to stay in when visiting Seoul for the first time. Giving a definitive answer as to where you should stay is difficult because I truly could recommend so many different parts of the city, so I believe…

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  • From city buzz to mountain charm: A guide to getting to Jiufen from Taipei
    Asia · Destinations · Taiwan

    From city buzz to mountain charm: A guide to getting to Jiufen from Taipei

    From city buzz to mountain charm: A guide to getting to Jiufen from Taipei

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  • My favorite hotels of 2025
    Asia · Blog · Blog · China · Destinations · Europe · South Korea · Sweden

    My favorite hotels of 2025

    I have had the luxury of staying in several jaw-droppingly beautiful hotels this year all around the world, each one..

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  • 2025 Travel Log
    Asia · Blog · Blog · Destinations · Europe · France · Norway · South Korea · Sweden

    2025 Travel Log

    2025 has been a big travel year for me thus far. If you’ve been following along on my social media..

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  • My experience as a solo + female traveler in China (visa-free)
    Asia · Blog · Blog · China · Destinations

    My experience as a solo + female traveler in China (visa-free)

    This summer, I traveled to mainland China for the first time and did so as a solo traveler. Growing up..

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  • Greece digital postcards
    Blog · Digital Postcards

    Greece digital postcards

    just a handful of my favorite moments from a girls’ trip to Greece in 2025

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  • An interactive Budapest travel guide map
    Destinations · Europe · Hungary · Resources

    An interactive Budapest travel guide map

    Here is an interactive & downloadable version of my Budapest travel guide. This can be saved directly from my Thatch account to be used offline!

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  • A complete Budapest travel guide
    Destinations · Europe · Hungary

    A complete Budapest travel guide

    Budapest is my favorite city in Eastern Europe, and one of my favorite cities I’ve ever been to. It is brimming with exciting things to do and stunning places to visit. This guide includes everything from the best 5-star hotels or hostels to stay at, the best restaurants, cafes, bars, and activities available in the city, and any other information you need to know before traveling here.

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  • Spending Chinese New Year in Hong Kong
    Asia · Blog · Blog · Destinations · Hong Kong (China SAR)

    Spending Chinese New Year in Hong Kong

    Last year, I had the privilege of visiting Hong Kong for a quick 72-hour trip to ring in the Chinese New Year. I was unfortunately unable to get a mainland China visa before embarking on the Asian leg of my year spent living in Airbnbs, but Americans do not need a visa to visit Hong Kong (which is a special administrative region of China).

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  • Kyoto digital postcards
    Asia · Blog · Destinations · Digital Postcards · Japan

    Kyoto digital postcards

    just a handful of my favorite moments from two trips to Kyoto

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  • Beauty tourism – what it is & why you should head to South Korea to get those expensive treatments done
    Asia · Blog · Blog · Destinations · South Korea

    Beauty tourism – what it is & why you should head to South Korea to get those expensive treatments done

    If you aren’t in-the-know about skin care, makeup, and aesthetic beauty treatments, then you might be unaware of the juggernaut that is the Korean beauty industry. I’ll briefly explain what beauty tourism is and which treatments are worth it before explaining what I myself got done while spending 5 weeks in Seoul (and how much it cost). 

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  • Vietnam digital postcards
    Blog · Destinations · Digital Postcards · Vietnam

    Vietnam digital postcards

    just a few of my favorite moments from a month alone in Vietnam

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  • A month in Seoul- should I move here? (yes)
    Asia · Blog · Blog · Destinations · Female & solo travel · South Korea · Type of Travel

    A month in Seoul- should I move here? (yes)

    I was BEYOND excited to get back to Seoul earlier this year as I had been once before in 2022 when I initially became interested in solo traveling and absolutely loved it…

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  • A month in Vietnam- my likes & dislikes
    Asia · Blog · Blog · Destinations · Vietnam

    A month in Vietnam- my likes & dislikes

    Hanoi was my home base for the month, which ended up being the absolute best choice for me.

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  • Staying in a traditional hanok in Seoul
    Asia · Destinations · South Korea

    Staying in a traditional hanok in Seoul

    I recently had the pleasure of visiting and staying in a hanok during the beginning of my month in Seoul and absolutely fell in love with it….

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  • How to beat jet lag on international trips
    Blog · Blog

    How to beat jet lag on international trips

    One of the biggest nuisances with traveling internationally is jet lag. It’s gotten all of us at one point or another, but I travel so regularly now…

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  • Why you should get a head-start on hotel points
    Asia · Blog · Blog · Destinations · Maldives · United Arab Emirates

    Why you should get a head-start on hotel points

    Building up hotel points is one of the best ways to make travel more affordable and accessible. I have been on several international trips…

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  • How I spent a summer in Europe as a 21 year old (making minimum wage)
    Blog · Destinations · Europe · Female & solo travel · Spain · Student

    How I spent a summer in Europe as a 21 year old (making minimum wage)

    For people who aren’t familiar with the concept of Au pairing, it is really just another name for live-in nannying. In exchange for watching a family’s children, you are given..

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  • Most instagrammable spots in Singapore
    Asia · Destinations

    Most instagrammable spots in Singapore

    Singapore is nothing if not beautiful. The architecture and nature found within the city scream modernity and exoticism at the same time, and simply walking around is fun because of the scenery.

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  • Where I have felt the safest as a female solo traveler
    Asia · Austria · Blog · Blog · Destinations · Europe · Female & solo travel · Norway · South Korea · Type of Travel

    Where I have felt the safest as a female solo traveler

    When choosing a country to solo travel to, the general safety of a country is an important aspect to take into consideration because, unfortunately, not all countries are created equal.

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  • Mamma Mia: The Party! In London
    Destinations · England · Europe

    Mamma Mia: The Party! In London

    If you love Greek food, dancing, and ABBA then this is absolutely the event for you.

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  • Visiting Gardens by the Bay in Singapore
    Asia · Destinations

    Visiting Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

    If you love the movie Crazy Rich Asians and are looking for something fun to do in Singapore, then visiting Gardens by the Bay needs to be at the top of your itinerary.

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  • 9 vegan restaurants & cafes to try in Paris
    Destinations · Europe · France · Vegan

    9 vegan restaurants & cafes to try in Paris

    When you think of Parisian cuisine, you probably picture something along the lines of baguettes, escargot, & cheese.

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  • How to spend 24 hours in Barcelona
    Destinations · Europe · Spain

    How to spend 24 hours in Barcelona

    Barcelona- the land of paella and Gaudí. There are endless things to see and do, but if you have only a limited amount of time, here is an itinerary to help you hit all of the best spots in one day.

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  • My favorite travel necessities
    Blog · Resources

    My favorite travel necessities

    Here are a few of my favorite necessities for travel days and for use in other countries.

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  • Must-have items for solo travelers
    Blog · Female & solo travel · Resources · Type of Travel

    Must-have items for solo travelers

    Solo traveling can be exhilarating and empowering, but there are a few extra items I always bring to ensure my safety.

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  • Helpful travel preparation resources
    Blog · Resources

    Helpful travel preparation resources

    Linked here are some of my favorite travel preparation resources.

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  • Staying at the Ice Hotel
    Destinations · Europe · Sweden

    Staying at the Ice Hotel

    Staying at the original Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden is an unforgettable experience and is something that everyone should have on their bucket list.

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