April 17, 2017

Stillness Speaks: A journey of Silence and Digital Detox

What happens when an extrovert writer addicted to her phone into a four-day silent retreat? Read more

November 22, 2016

My Ancestral Adventure to Pinamalayan, Mindoro

A trip to her grandmother’s hometown became an ancestral adventure involving the supermoon, a sunrise swim, rainbows, hope of a promised land, and embracing her strength. Read more

October 25, 2016

Taking a Leap in Laos

Adventure junkies would never think of Laos as a top of mind destination. But trust this travel writer to find herself facing her fears in an adrenaline-packed day of zip-lines, abseiling, and rock climbing. Read more

October 4, 2016

How Traveling 28 Days in Spain Forty-fied Me

When this food and travel writer turned 40, she reversed aging by traveling 28 days solo around Spain! Read more

September 27, 2016

How The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok Taught this Woman to Enjoy Luxury Solo Travel

For some reason, it is acceptable for women to backpack alone or to travel solo for a business trip, but traveling solo on a luxury trip is frowned upon. To many, it is unthinkable. Read more

September 6, 2016

How I Found My Bliss While Searching for the Next Boracay

Malapascua is a favorite spot among divers to spot Thresher Sharks. With crystal clear waters and white sands, is this island in the Philippines the next Boracay? I went solo to this paradise to find out, only to find my own life’s work. Read more

March 8, 2016

An Airbnb Virgin Shares Her Learnings from Rentals In Spain

28 days in Spain, I chose Airbnb rentals in Bilbao, Barcelona, and Madrid. My misadventures included fleeing a host who smoked weed and a rental in an unsavory part of the city. But there was one great find, I would happily return to next time in Spain. Read more