Gossip Girl Guide to NYC
In this Gossip Girl Guide to New York City, I'm laying out all the iconic spots to visit on your next trip! When it comes to movies and TV shows, you have places that are merely settings and places that
Ask Me Anything: How Do You Deal with Taking Long Flight Journeys (Like USA to India) Multiple Times a Year?
I have a series on my blog called Ask Me Anything and I keep track of reader questions that I get over and over and slowly answer them with a full blog post. So, many of you email saying something like, "How
Using the KonMari Method to Pack Insanely Efficiently
When I read Marie Kondo's book, [easyazon_link identifier="1607747308" locale="US" tag="Hipinhee-20"]The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up[/easyazon_link] (The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing), it changed everything! She invented the KonMari method which I'm sure you've heard people talk about on movies
Some of My Coolest Memories of Living in India
You know how when someone loses weight or changes but you see them every day, you don't really notice it? I feel like I woke up in Goa every day for 5 years and I don't think anything of it -
10 Packing Items Worth Splurging On
With all the trips I've been on, I've packed a suitcase more times than I can count! I've traveled in pretty much every situation you can imagine -- long term, short term, cold weather, hot weather, and a mix of both,
Living in a Van Full Time: How to Travel the World in a Van
Ever heard of "van life" or seen those wanderlust-worthy photos of couples traveling around in an old-school VW van looking like the most free-spirited people ever? Living in a van full time is what Nadia and David do, so I
How To Take Pets Out of India to Mexico (Or Anywhere)
Many travelers come to India and fall in love with a stray dog or two. They might dream of taking that pet home with them but think it's impossible - it's not. You can take pets out of India, mostly
Air Canada Business Class Review: Mumbai to Toronto
As you know, I left India for the last time as an expat last week and from here on out will be going back to India as a tourist. Ben and I took our pets and preparing to leave India
How Living in Goa for 5 Years Has Changed Me
The last time I went to the US, in February, was to renew my visa after my 5-year visa expired. It's hard to believe I moved to Goa that long ago, and have been in India overall (as a traveler)
I’m Moving: It’s Bittersweet, But We Are Leaving India on Tuesday
I've been putting off this blog post for a month now, and even now staring at the screen from my Airbnb in Juhu, Mumbai, I don't really know how to start telling you all about this. But, since my flight
$40 Airbnb Promo Code + Beginner’s Guide For Your First Time Using Airbnb
I am such a huge fan of Airbnb and have used it all over the world, in over 20 cities - and it's now my preferred way to book lodging. I am going to share what it's like your first time
6 New England Towns That Feel Like a Real Life Stars Hollow
“I will follow, where you lead….” It took me a long time to watch Gilmore Girls. Though the show originally aired from 2000-2007, I didn’t catch a single episode ‘til 2018, when I began streaming it on Netflix. I was