All you need is a little caffeine. Image by Sammi Lim. Having spent the better part of my life in busy cities such as Kuala Lumpur and New York City,…
Finding India in Myanmar
“Indiaaaa,” he says, dragging out the ends like a veteran ring announcer. “You come from the birthplace of Buddha?” he asks. This is the first time I’ve been pegged as…
Girl Illustrated: Curious Normalities in Japan
Banner image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Love in the Marina
Gram flour, rice flour, salt, pepper, and a little water to bind. Shakunthala uses one hand to pull back her windswept hair and the other to mix the ingredients. She…
An Introvert Abroad: The Lessons of a Root Canal in Bangkok
Kayti’s not the only one having a bad mouth day. Image courtesy of Kayti Burt. I have never been in as much pain as I was on the first leg…
Girl Illustrated: What to Wear in India
Coming of Age in India: A Snapshot
A ceremony of womanhood. Image by Flickr user Savara. Three dozen freshly washed sheets hang over a zigzag of clothing lines. The row of monogrammed bed sheets and pillow covers…
Discovering Hidden Vintage Gems in Jakarta, Indonesia
Photos by Ella Richmond In one of the biggest hubs in Southeast Asia is a hidden market with four stories of clothes upon clothes for only a few dollars each….
Sand in our pockets
Mr. Kumar, our guesthouse owner, promises us the best deal in all of Jaisalmer — an overnight camel safari under twenty dollars. He toys with the bristles of his caterpillar…
An Introvert Abroad: Me, My Mother, and How Travel Connects
Kayti’s mother reflects the influence of love on travel. Image courtesy of Kayti Burt. In the summer of 1972, my 23-year-old mother packed her bag, grabbed her copy of Arthur…
The “Negativity Bias” and Travel Envy
It keeps you safe, but does it keep you inside? Image from mmorpg.com. Reading my Oprah magazine this month (yes, I subscribe to Oprah magazine in all its self-help glory,…
Fish for breakfast
The Kasimedu fishing harbour is located on the northern end of Chennai. The harbour accomodates 1,395 fishing boats and also doubles as a ship building facility. The lonely alleyway bears…
A Country in Upheaval: 6 Rules for Staying Safe Abroad
Protests can be peaceful or troublesome: be prepared. Image from michaellorinfriedman.com. A recent trip to Bangkok, Thailand reminded me of one of the most important things to remember when traveling:…
An Introvert Abroad: Love Poems and Angkor Wat
Kayti chooses adventure outside of herself. As an introvert, I spend much time inside of my own head. This makes for a rich internal world but can distract from the…
Before and During Tips to Make Travel Easier
You know where you’re going; make the rest easy for yourself! Image from psmag.com. I was road tripping to Salt Lake City, Utah recently, helping a friend move, and our…