Life in Uganda: Months 3 & 4

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

Life in Uganda: Month 2

Hey guys! So I’ve decided to resume my monthly recaps! My recaps will cover the highs and lows of living in Uganda and Kenya, as well as recap where I’m traveling and what I’m reading. Wow, what a month! I got to spend a week in Zanzibar diving and beaching (but mostly beaching). Not only … Read more

A Simple Korean Skincare Routine for Acne-prone Skin

Over the past few years, I’ve fallen in love with Korean skincare. It’s inexpensive, customizable, and gentle. Most importantly, it’s improved my skin ten-fold. The only problem is I’ve never been able to find a Korean skincare routine online that works for me. Most of the Korean skincare routines I’ve found are intense. They often take several hours and involve 20+ products. So over the years, … Read more

When Loneliness Strikes Abroad

A few weeks ago, a Swedish girl invited me out to a bar with her friends. The bar was in Kampala’s industrial district, on top of a warehouse. When I climbed the stairs to the rooftop, I saw a scene out of East London or Brooklyn. There were countless young people drinking cocktails under the faint … Read more

6 Cookbooks that Travelers will Absolutely Love

I like to cook and host dinner parties more than basically anything. And I love to cook food from all over the world – from countries I’ve lived in (France, Argentina), countries I’ve visited (Japan), and countries I’m dying to visit (Iran, Korea). So I wanted to put together a list of my favorite cookbooks that feature international cuisine. This … Read more

Life in Uganda: Month 1

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 where I’m traveling and what I’m reading. I’ve now been living in Kampala, Uganda, for a full month! And what a ride it’s been. Depending on the day, I oscillate … Read more