Searching for Pura Vida… finding a drop of water.
I went to Costa Rica in search of pura vida (“pure life”) this summer, and I ended up finding … […]
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Wacky Wildlife in Queensland, Australia and Kaikōura, Aotearoa New Zealand
This Wacky Wildlife post highlights the ecological history of Oceania and awesome non-avian animals my family and I encountered on
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Unexpected Delights: Taiwan by train and railway bentos
Updated April 2025 This is the second post in my Unexpected Delights series, highlighting how delightful it is to travel
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Getting to mainland China from Hong Kong Airport by ferry: don’t make the mistake I did!
One of the easiest ways to get to Southern mainland China if you’re traveling internationally is to land in Hong
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Arrival in Singapore: times have changed
Nothing like starting the day after a 16-hour flight with roti paratha and scrambled eggs! I had an early morning
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Traveling to Vietnam: tips and tricks that worked
After planning and preparing for this trip to Vietnam for months, I thought it might be useful to share what
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