I wouldn't even have started this blog if it weren't for traveling solo. 22 year-old me during 2015 just graduated college, moved back home, and had difficulty finding her own stride in life. So I told myself, "Time to go to Honolulu!" whether people wanted to go with me or not. I ended up saving every cent to travel to Hawaii and backpack around the beautiful, sandy beaches during my 23rd birthday. I didn't know it at the time, but it sparked my first steps of independence outside of my comfort ...
Favorite Outfits I’ve Worn in New York City
This blog post contains affiliate links that may earn me a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you! Living in New York City for over a year has made me change the way I think about fashion. The fact that iconic TV shows such as Sex and the City, Gossip Girl, and Ugly Betty are all based in the same city I live in, aka the global fashion city of the world, has made me refine the style. Like, why would I dress the same why I've had in the past 5 years? NYC has one too many ...
How to Spend Thanksgiving Alone in NYC
Happy Thanksgiving! This holiday brings new meaning to how one could express gratitude. With moving across the country, I've realized that this year's Thanksgiving is going to look different for me: I decided to stay in NYC and spend Thanksgiving on my own. And while I know there are many people who are also in this same situation, it's not exactly something to celebrate or flex when you see how others are spending time with their loved ones and families. It is so easy to get carried away ...
The Top Amazon Travel Items for Solo Travelers
This blog post contains affiliate links that may earn me a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you! Ever since I started blogging, I've consistently get asked questions about the experience of being a female solo traveler. "What luggages do you recommend?" "What's products are best for long haul flights?" From the places I visited to the things I buy, I understand that traveling on your own can get complicated real fast when you don't know what products are best for your ...
Everything You Need to Know About Why I Spontaneously Moved to NYC
New York City, here I am! I'm so thrilled to be sharing with you my next chapter in life: living in the Big Apple! If you haven't read my previous life update, I encourage you to read first about how I secretly graduated from grad school in order to provide more context to this blog post. While I have already shared the news on my Instagram a few months ago, I'm ready to give you the real scoop on everything you need to know about the spontaneous decision I made when moving to NYC. My ...
150 Things to Do When You First Visit Houston
This blog post contains affiliate links that may earn me a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you! Houston has been my home for the majority of my life, and I feel like this city has grown more reasons for locals and tourists to visit. I always wondered what I would feel if I had visited Houston, as a solo traveler, for the first time. Would I actually enjoy my home city? While Houston is popularly known for NASA and the world's largest medical center, there is so much ...
