Lisbon rooftops at sunset
Portugal
June 14, 2026

48 Hours in Lisbon: A Love Letter

How one weekend in Portugal's capital turned into a home base and a whole new chapter of my life.

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Bangkok street food stall
Thailand
May 29, 2026

The Street Food Crawl That Broke Me (Happily)

Six stalls, four neighborhoods, one very full stomach — my Bangkok food map for first-timers.

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Bali rice terraces at dawn
Indonesia
May 10, 2026

Chasing Sunrise Over the Rice Terraces

Waking up at 4:30am in Bali was not on my vacation bingo card. I'd do it again tomorrow.

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Tokyo street at night with neon signs
Japan
April 22, 2026

Tokyo Taught Me to Slow Down (Ironically)

Between the bullet trains and the neon chaos, I found the quietest week of my year in a tiny ramen shop.

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Marrakech souk with colorful textiles
Morocco
April 3, 2026

Getting Gloriously Lost in the Marrakech Souks

No map, no plan, and the best afternoon of my trip — here's why you should let the medina win.

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Amalfi Coast cliffside road and sea
Italy
March 18, 2026

Driving the Amalfi Coast Without Losing My Nerve

Hairpin turns, lemon groves, and the bluest water I've ever seen — my honest guide to the coastal drive.

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Hanoi old quarter with motorbikes
Vietnam
March 2, 2026

Surviving (and Loving) Hanoi Traffic on Foot

A crash course in crossing the street, finding the best pho, and falling for the Old Quarter's chaos.

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Santorini blue domes at sunset
Greece
February 12, 2026

Why Santorini Sunsets Live Up to the Hype

I went in skeptical of the postcard-perfect reputation. I left planning my next trip back already.

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