8 Romantic Things to do in Goa

Goa is a gorgeous beach destination with honey-moon style hotels, so of course, there are a lot of romantic things to do in Goa. However, I have not done many of them. Although I met Ben here and have been living here and dating him for six years, I am not into all the mushy

Do You Need a Filtered Water Bottle For India Travel?

Whether or not to get a filtered water bottle for India travel is something I am asked about at least once a week - and it's asked in my India travel tips Facebook group often. I thought I'd go ahead and address it in a blog post so all the information is here in one

10 Epic India landmarks You Want To Make Sure Are On Your Itinerary

While daydreaming about your big trip to India, you might be picturing the Taj Mahal at sunset - which is stunning - but it's only one of many India landmarks that are breathtaking. Considering most travelers don't have a lot of time here in India, I wanted to sum up the 10 most beautiful, epic,

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 - yet, when I think about the fact I lived in India for over 5 years,

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 dogs and cats. I did just that after five years living here. My boyfriend and

My Kuala Lumpur Travel Diary

While I've made three visits to both Singapore and Bangkok, I somehow hadn't been to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia until just recently. Friends of Ben and I live there and we went for a 4-day visit. I love seeing a new city with friends that live there (Dom is English and Massy is Malay - you

5 Quiet Goa Beaches Perfect for Relaxing in Paradise

There are so many Goa Beaches worth visiting and some of the most popular ones like Ashwem and Anjuna have many people, shops, and restaurants - but lots of visitors to Goa want to hop around Goa beaches that are quiet where they can relax in solitude to read, write, and be in nature without