Traveling to Europe is challenging for me because personally, I find the old continent boring. Especially the big cities all look, sound and behave too similar and white and religious. In my opinion, if one visits one large European city,
Bali, the Island of the Gods
Indonesia marks the 50th country I have roamed in during my travels, and the 29th to have done so solo. Bali, one of the 17,000 islands comprising the country, has been holding the pedestal of one of the most well
The Way of the Philippines
Traveling: an idea born the moment I decide I have the time and means to do it. Next comes the staring at the world map long enough step, which supposedly helps me contemplate which destination sounds suitable for who I
Having a Good Time in location: Seoul
Hello! My name is Lina and I am not a big fan of surprises. My day-to-day life is pretty normal, and I like to plan my days beforehand. I generally like order, and I prefer trying new things after I’ve
Not All Who Wander Are In New Zealand – Although They Should
When I first set out to the world, almost everything I saw and experienced was new and fresh; however, the more I got out there, the less novel things felt. My world view lenses have changed since visiting 45 countries
Grey – Turquoise: 0 – 1
French Polynesia has never been on my bucket list – a bucket that honestly only has a couple of names in it, not because I’ve been everywhere I ever wanted to, but because I never really have a destination in
About last Summer
It feels like a lifetime since I last cared to write and share anything about my life; mostly, it’s been feeling like I want to, need to, wrap it all up and never look at that bundle of events ever
On Appreciating Chaos: Marrakesh
It’s impossible to get to know a city just by visiting. One can feel a city’s vibe by pulling her corners and snuggling in her smells and colors and sounds, however a short-term connection rarely feels intimate. It can take
On Being Colorful: Cape Town
A few years ago I gave up looking up too many details about the places I plan to travel to. As an adept traveler, I am sure that whatever is worth experiencing will find its way to my path eventually;
On Being Present: Egypt
“You are about to witness the top of pyramids” the taxi driver told me, smiling nonchalantly. “It’s ok to laugh, or cry, or scream if you feel like it. I’ve had tourists do it all.” I looked, and surely a