Guide to LA from a local party girl

Today my bestie for the last 7 years, Alex, is going to tell us everything we need to know about LA. I got to visit her only once but she was the perfect tour guide showing me so much in just four days. This guide is great for first-timers because it has all the hot

20 Best Travel Apps I Can’t Live Without

I am a minimalist when it comes to technology. You know how they say if something goes unworn in your closet for over 6 months, get rid of it? I haven't gotten far enough to master that with clothes, but I am that way with my apps. I only keep apps that I actually use

Tailoring Clothes in India | Khaddi Cotton Tour in Melukote

While in the small town of Melukote, the main attraction should have been the towering old fort, but for me it was the khaddi! I was so excited for this leg of the tour so it's no surprise I walked off with 9 meters of the best cotton in India. The plan was to take

13 Tips on How to Save Money While Traveling

When you are planning a trip abroad or in your own country, each step is important to make sure you save the most amount of money. Once you're on the road it doesn't become a free for all; you still have to manage your expenses so you don't end up going home earlier than you

Ask Me Anything: Meeting Travelers in India

I sometimes share e-mails under the tag "ask me anything". I get a lot of very similar e-mails which means there are a lot of people out there thinking the same questions. Why not address them to everyone? You can search more like these by clicking that link above. Meeting Travelers in India "Did you find it

Why You’ve Got to See the Badami Cave Temples

There was once an empire called the Chalukya’s. Yes, I also didn’t know that. But I was about to find out a hell of a lot about them! Just a 3 hour drive from Hampi, it’s another awesome spot for temples and hiking, yet none of the tourists come here. Oh wait, I did see

Ask Me Anything: How much of your Indian Experience is just LUCK?

I sometimes share e-mails under the tag "ask me anything". I get a lot of very similar e-mails which means there are a lot of people out there thinking the same questions. Why not address them to everyone? You can search more like these by clicking that link above. I had the most amazing comment pop up

“What do you do all day?” (Expat in Goa)

I get asked from friends back home "so... what do you actually DO all day?" and I can see why since neither Ben or I have a 9-5 job. We have a lot of freedom to work when we want and options to travel or just decide to do nothing for the day (although we shouldn't). There