Currently It is SO wonderful to be home. Two months away is a long time. My time in Cambodia was awesome - so full of experiences, culture, new people and things - but it was exhausting. I was on the move every one to four nights, always re-packing and unpacking and re-packing again to stay … Continue reading Home! & Illness Recap
I am not normally one to wish away summer, but the past few months were so long and full of challenges that I am finding myself overly ready for autumn. Pinterest never fails to be a source of inspiration, especially for holidays, so I thought I would share some of the images that have been … Continue reading Dreaming of Fall
A new look! For a few years on and off I have brainstormed what my "brand" would look like if I actually had a design of my own. Earlier this year, I finally changed the name of my blog to reflect the style and aesthetic I am hoping to achieve in this space. This summer, … Continue reading Introducing…
I was ill a few days of our vacation, but I am so grateful that my birthday wasn't one of them. I turned 28 on Thursday, August 5. The night before, I saw the date on my watch and figured it must have fast-forwarded when I re-set the time earlier in the week. We hadn't … Continue reading My Birthday in the Maldives
Blending and contrast of a range of shades of perfect blues The Indian ocean teeming with wild sea-life The only sounds are the breeze, the waves, the crows, and the occasional conversation Staying in a room a stone's throw and zero stairs from the ocean Our shoes haven't moved from the spot we took … Continue reading Peaceful Paradise
Sometimes it makes sense to do the most popular tourist destination when it's the most crowded. Normally I like to try to see the site my own way - avoiding crowds, taking a different path, etc. But there's a reason that popular places get crowded! The major spot to see the sunset in Siem Reap … Continue reading Sunset at Phnom Bakheng
I can't remember where I heard about it, but as soon as I found out I knew I needed to go. In a province east of Phnom Penh, there are elephant reserves; you can sign up for a trip to go into the jungle and visit the elephants. When my parents visited for two weeks, … Continue reading Face to Face with Wild Elephants
Wat Phnom is a must-see if you're in Phnom Penh. It doesn't take a lot of time, as it's fairly small, but it's very important: it was the first temple built in the city. A woman named Penh arrived to the area a long time ago (14th century), found this hill, built a shrine on it … Continue reading Wat Phnom
The third time's a charm. Our hotel was literally right across the street, but our nights were long and we were on Gould time in the mornings. We tried twice to see the Royal Palace grounds, and each walk over there we were pestered incessantly by ignoble tuk tuk drivers hoping to change our plans … Continue reading The Royal Palace
Every morning and afternoon is spent in a different village. All have similar qualities, but look distinct. Some are more tropical, some are more dry. Some have more children, some are quieter. It is exhausting going to SO many new places. I am a traveler by heart, but all this moving around wears even me … Continue reading Villages: Takeo
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