Rest in Peace, Anthony Bourdain


Anthony Bourdain has inspired my travels and food adventures more than anybody in the world. I’m heartbroken that he’s no longer here. I had the opportunity to meet him 6 years ago, and wanted to re-share what I wrote about him back then. I was starstruck and goofy, and for good reason: Anthony Bourdain was my hero. Read more…

Traveling Thy: The Accidental Matchmaker

This is one of my favorite stories from my round-the-world backpacking trip. Thought I’d re-share. Enjoy! Originally posted May 12, 2012.
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Rio Carnival FOMO


Well, Fat Tuesday came and went yesterday, and it gave me my annual FOMO for Rio Carnival. A look back at the shenanigans I partook in while backpacking through Brazil… Read more…

Women’s March LA


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A Not Funny Story About That Time I Lost My Blog

…and why you can find me on my new Instagram account.


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Leavenworth Christmas Tree Lighting 2016

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Sunset at the Carlo Sand Blow


Rainbow Beach, Australia

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Gelato at the Ponte Vecchio


Florence, Italy

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Alpacas in Rotorua, New Zealand


Rotorua, New Zealand

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No Guns. No Meanies. No Smoking. Me Likey.


A storefront in the South Lamar neighborhood in Austin, Texas

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Best Travel Tips for London


Joolz Guides: A unique, off-the-beaten-path guide to London by my favorite English bloke! Read more…

❤ Hammocks & Puppies ❤


Bahia Drake, Costa Rica

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Happy Father’s Day!

Check out this video my sister Vy made for father’s day today! Read more…

Never Judge a Backpacker By His Cover

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My 2015 Scrapbook

My year summarized in 100+ photos. Read more…

Tulip Festival 2016

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The Impeccable Timing of Gmail’s “Send + Drop Mic” Feature

My boyfriend and I broke up yesterday.

And we broke up over email. Read more…

My Dad’s 60th Birthday Video Tribute

Look, I made a video! Read more…

Double Rainbow!

Look what happened outside my front door yesterday:

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My New Zealand Face Plant


Just a couple stitches, bandages and a black eye…no big deal. Still smiling!

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Goodbye Year of the Sheep. Hello, Monkey.

Happy Vietnamese New Year! It’s the year of the monkey. And you know what that means…
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This Sums Up How I Feel About Consumerism

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The Malaysian Trishaw


Melaka, Malaysia

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Those Jerks at Pixar Made Me Cry Again

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A Swedish Midsummer Wedding

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An Olympia Sunset

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New Traveling Thy Logo!

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Vung Tau, Vietnam


Vung Tau, Vietnam

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Oranges Are Amazing

You ever think something in your head and wonder if it’s a normal thing to think?

And then you say it out loud and you feel like a total weirdo?
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Can’t Hide These Chinky Eyes (Panama Edition)

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Deflategate = Fun!


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Olympia, WA: Where My Parents Realized Their American Dream


Mom and dad at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia, 1981

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Pulau Tengah: Tracing Back My Parents’ Escape From Vietnam

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My Photo Memories of Nepal


DONATE NOW: Red Cross | UNICEF | The Umbrella Foundation

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I’m Afraid You Have Humans


Earth Day, 2015

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