The Start of Something New, Part II

I’ve been home for about six weeks now, and it feels like Asia is just a blip in my distant past. Honestly, I’m really glad to be back. It’s been nice to have access to things that I missed; to sleep in a quiet, dark, air-conditioned room in a comfortable bed; to hang out with [...]

Note to Self: It’s OK

Dear Emily: For almost 2.5 months of zig-zagging around Asia, you’ve held it together through many really awesome highs and a few unfortunate but worth-the-experience lows, all of which you’ve shrugged off and laughed about in a way that you never could have in your past life. It’s been quite a journey, and you know for sure [...]

Dispatches from BurMyanmar*

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My internet access has been less than regular so far in Myanmar, but lack of connectivity has in no way been a hindrance to ongoing adventures. It’s not far off to say that Myanmar is the country I planned most of my trip around. I knew it would be a challenge, an adventure, an expense, [...]

On Learning The Art of {Solo} Slow Travel

One of the biggest uncertainties of this trip was how I would handle being alone for three months. I’ve traveled solo before but only for a week at a time, and I didn’t know if I could go so long without the comfort of having family and friends around. Good news, though. The “you’re only [...]

A Little Inspiration

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It’s a cold November day, and I’m dreaming about sitting on a beach in Thailand rather than at my desk in Washington, and these are some of the things I love about my plans.