My Horribly Awkward Travel Photos

My Horribly Awkward Travel Photos

To ask, or not to ask: that is the solo traveler’s question. Getting decent photos of yourself while traveling is really hard, especially if you travel on your own. Should you get a selfie stick? A tripod? Hire a professional photographer to follow you around all day like a fabulous travel model? I would so do the […]

I’m Moving to Beijing!

I’m Moving to Beijing!

So the unthinkable just happened… I GOT A JOB! It feels like just yesterday, I was having a quarter-life crisis because at twenty-three years old, I didn’t know where I wanted to live or what I wanted to do with my life. I guess turning a year older does make you wiser because now I’m […]

It’s Reader Survey Time!

It’s Reader Survey Time!

This week I want to hear from YOU! There’s a few things I know about you all. You’re 70% female, half of you are from the USA, and you like to find me on Google, Facebook and Pinterest. Other than that, I’m clueless! I want to know who you are, what you like reading, and […]

Life, Travel and My Quarter Life Crisis

Life, Travel and My Quarter Life Crisis

I’m in a rough place right now. Possibly a quarter life crisis, if that’s even a thing. Sometimes living abroad is hard, and overwhelming. My friends are all starting careers, developing relationships and decorating apartments, and here I am with no career prospects, a master’s degree and $20k USD in debt…. Help me. I’ve always […]

2014: A Crazy Year of Adventure

2014: A Crazy Year of Adventure

As this year comes to a close I can’t help but think back on all of the crazy adventures I’ve had. This time last year I was struggling with my teaching placement in the Chinese countryside, wondering if I would abandon my contract half-way through and go back to America. I was lonely, a little […]