I am extremely lucky and privileged to have traveled extensively since a young age with my family, friends, and solo. As I collected ticket stubs and passport stamps, I began to enjoy reflecting and sharing my experiences to encourage others to push their boundaries and extend their comfort zones. I believe that travel, whether across continents or across neighborhoods, provides a dose of perspective, a better understanding of the diversity of the world, and a simple breath of fresh air.
From 2013-2017, I wrote about my travel experiences on my personal blog and as a contributor and editor for various travel websites:
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