Everything You Need to Know to Escape to Tulum, Mexico
The first time I went to Tulum, I booked my ticket less than 24 hours in advance and basically didn’t know anything about the area. I had a friend going, and my addition to her trip was a spur of the moment…
A Love Letter to San Diego
I didn’t fall in love with you at first. Actually, it was exactly the opposite. I moved to San Diego when I was 14, and I went under complete protest. It wasn’t until I graduated from high school and actually chose…
Help Save Sophia and Raise Awareness about the Yulin Festival
If you’ve ever traveled with me, you know I have a soft spot for strays. This is Mon Ami, my little adoptee in Marrakech. I found him when he was crying outside of the riad I was staying in. I took…
Visit the Jungle in NYC with Hotel Giraffe // For Travelers & Staycations
Hey Doosts! I love sharing the unique treasures I discover around the world with you, and even more so the gems in my own backyard: Manhattan! Lately, WtD travel blogger Kelley Louise, from the Culture Collective, and I have been…
Confessions of a Californian girl turned New Yorker
I remember the exact moment when it dawned on me that I felt like New York City was my home. I also remember exactly when I decided to move to New York. Actually… There were two times — once when…
Unlimited Coffee? Yes, please.
If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram, you may have noticed that I’ve been posting a lot about coffee shops lately. So guys — it’s not just because I’m nerding out about taking photos of my drinks (although I…
You’re Invited! #Paradise Travel Panel
As many of you may already know, I’ve been selected to speak as a panelist for an event this Friday during Social Media Week. The event is sponsored/curated by Wherever Magazine and Travel + Social Good. The discussion will be…
Back to Basics || Brooklyn Photoshoot
Sometimes the best photographs come from the easiest shoots. Check out the photos from my set with the very talented Chris Wilson, shot with film at my apartment in Brooklyn:
An Evening Trying Dum Phukt { Indian Food at Awadh }
I had the pleasure of checking out Awadh’s restaurant on the Upper West Side — and let me tell you, their food is SO GOOD. I went with one of my favorite people and fellow blogger, Gina of What the Doost as…
Valentine’s Day — A Note on Loving Yourself
When I originally started my blog, I never planned for it to become such a big part of my life. My very first post, titled The Beginning, was not about my goal to become a blogger and share my life with…
NYFW Essentials
New York Fashion Week is here, which means running around the city while trying to stay camera ready. So what’s in my purse this week? Check out my essentials: NYFW is always such a blur — between fashion shows, events and presentations, it’s so…
Emily Cho Handbags at NYFW Spring/Summer 2015
I’m a big believer in collaborations and especially when two strong forces unite. That’s one of the feelings I got from the duo team Emily and Cho who present us with Emily Cho handbags. These ladies teamed up because they wanted…
Girls Night with the Best On-Demand Beauty App in NYC
When I discovered Bella, my now-favorite on-demand beauty app in NYC, the first thing I wanted to do was host a girls’ night. I love that I can use an app to make an appointment for a beauty service in the comfort of…
Third World Reality || Visiting a Local Home in Managua, Nicaragua
This story was originally published in the first issue of Impact Magazine. The cold air streamed down around me and I stood acutely aware of my instructions to speak only when necessary. The room was sterile, but not in an…
Inspiring Travel Through the Dominica Challenge 2015
Last year, I entered the Dominica Challenge, and I was SO excited when I was announced as a semi-finalist. I felt like I was this close to winning a trip to what looks like one of the most incredible islands…
A Note on Fragility and Hope
Do you ever have a picture that stands out in your memory so vividly, it’s like you can see it in front of you even when it’s not there? Usually, when I travel and take photos — no matter how…
My Favorite On-Demand Beauty App Bella
In New York City, it seems like on-demand beauty apps are sprouting up left and right. I love the concept of on-demand beauty — what girl wouldn’t want to be pampered at the drop of a hat in the comfort…
Suubi Means Hope || A short on my month-long trip to Uganda
It’s been almost exactly a year since I returned from my month-long trip to Uganda. I’ve been going through the photos I took — you can expect to see many of them soon. My trip to Uganda was such an…
The City of Angels { Photoshoot }
On my last trip to LA, I had an impromptu photo shoot with the very talented Gil Riego and I’m so happy with how the photos turned out. We shot in and around the Arts District as well as the…
Why I Only Took a Dozen Photos at Burning Man
As many of you may know, I spent most of my August and September traveling. My October so far has consisted of readjusting to my NYC-life, so I apologize for my Burning Man posts not being as timely as I…