A Slow Travel Guide to Kerala, India

A Slow Travel Guide to Kerala, India

It calls itself “God’s Own Country” for a reason. Kerala might be one of the most naturally beautiful places I’ve ever seen. Between winding backwater canals and brilliant diving kingfishers and rolling misty hills with hidden waterfalls, this...
Our journey to India and Udaipur travel diary

Our journey to India and Udaipur travel diary

When I was six years old, I became friends with a classmate who was Indian American. Our school had a special week each year where we were encouraged to wear clothing and accessories that represented our cultural identity and ancestry. She wore a saree, bangles, and a...
Cambodia: Travel Guide and Photo Diary

Cambodia: Travel Guide and Photo Diary

Cambodia is a place I’ll never forget. I grew up dreaming of visiting, and in April of this year, I finally did– with two of my best girl friends from college, one of whom just finished two years with Peace Corps there. If you’ve ever to traveled to...
Next Stop: Cambodia (and my itinerary)

Next Stop: Cambodia (and my itinerary)

Today I’m on a flight to a childhood dream. Before I imagined myself frolicking in the fields of Tuscany or strolling through the streets of Paris, I wanted to be in Cambodia. Predating my taste for perfect, elegant food was my taste for gritty, old, abandoned...