As much as I love blogging about travel, I also enjoy writing about books. This is in large part due to you guys – whenever I write a post about books, you give the best recommendations. It’s how I’ve found a lot of my recent favorites (see: 97 Orchard and Born to Run.) So I wanted … Read more
This week, I left Kampala, Uganda, after living there for almost a year. While I’m happy to be back in the states, I’m already missing my home away from home in Uganda’s capital. Which isn’t to say that living in Uganda didn’t frustrate me; at times, it did. But overall I really enjoyed living in Uganda. … Read more
Over the years, I’ve tested a lot of travel gear. Some travel accessories are now indispensable to me: I absolutely love my hanging toiletry kit and packing cubes, for example. Unfortunately, other travel accessories have been total disappointments. Keep in mind that we may have different opinions about these products – maybe you swear by your travel pillow! Maybe you can’t … Read more
Hey guys, I’m back! As you may have seen on Instagram, I recently finished the Camino de Santiago. Overall, it was one of the most profound and enriching experiences of my life. It wasn’t all sunshine and roses, though – it was hard, both physically and mentally. Mostly, it was just long – I walked … Read more
Reading challenges seem to be all the rage these days. The annual PopSugar Reading Challenge is especially popular, which prompts you to read an impressive 40 books in a year. The list ranges widely, from ‘a book from a nonhuman perspective’ to ‘a book involving travel’. In theory, I love the idea of a reading challenge; … Read more
Here’s hoping I will look more graceful on the camino. Photo: Sateless Suitcase Sooo I have some exciting news – I’m walking the Camino de Santiago! And I start today (gulp). Needless to say, I’m kind of terrified but excited for the long journey ahead. What is the Camino? The Camino de Santiago is a … Read more
So I’ve decided to resume my monthly recaps! My recaps will cover the highs and lows of living in Uganda, as well as recap where I’m traveling and what I’m reading. I’ve also decided to change the title of this series as it’s looking like I won’t be moving to Kenya – so Life in … Read more
It can be hard to travel when you work full-time. Especially if you’re American. After all, the United States is the world’s only advanced economy that does not require employers to provide paid vacation time. Thanks, (rampant, unchecked) capitalism. However it is still possible to travel with limited paid time off. During my first year of working full-time, … Read more
So you’re considering moving to Uganda? That’s awesome! In 2017, I spent almost a year living in Uganda and absolutely loved it. I lived in Kampala, the country’s lively capital. Looking back on the experience, a few things come to mind. Red dirt roads. Humid night air. Delicious tropical fruits. Overall, I loved the laid-back … Read more
Hey guys! So I’ve decided to resume my monthly recaps! My recaps will cover the highs and lows of living in Uganda, as well as recap where I’m traveling and what I’m reading. I’ve also decided to change the title of this series as it’s looking like I won’t be moving to Kenya any time … Read more