I didn’t know what to expect from Laos, but perhaps that was the beauty of it. Here are 10 must-do’s while in Luang Prabang, Laos.

A 3D/2N journey down one of the world’s most untamed waterways, the almighty Mekong River. Situated between Thailand and Laos, I cruised down the Mekong on a slow boat going no more than 8mph. Little did I know that I would be completely blown away by what my eyes were about to see.

I moved to my all time favorite place in the world, KAUAI!!! So what’s it like living in Kauai?

So there we were walking through the open field as elephants kept passing by to say hello. They seemed to really enjoy the rain. We just watched as they interacted with each other. It was so nice to see them play around in the mud; the freedom to be the elephants that they are...

When I was deciding where to stay in Chiang Mai, it was kind of hard to decide. Old quarter covers a lot of space so I didn’t really know where the most economically friendly area to stay in was. I always like to stay within walking distance of street food and the “it spot” of where I would be spending most of my time; otherwise, I’d be...

Sup y’all! It’s been half a year since I deleted Instagram from my life. Yep, I’m still here. Still alive! Just been living more “in the moment” rather than “capturing moments”. Not that I’m not taking any pictures at all; I’m just significantly less obsessed with it than I was before. I’ve found that I am able to...

How did I not know a thing about the Khmer Rouge before going to Cambodia in 2017? How did I not know that millions of Cambodians were tortured and killed during a communist genocide just 40 years ago?!

Before I continue sharing more of my journey through SE Asia, I wanted to share some pics from my most recent travels: Portland, OR. The PNW (Pacific Northwest for those of you who don't know) is beautifulllll in the summer time!

I went on a landscape tour where we saw a weasel coffee farm, silk worm factory, elephant waterfall, strawberry garden, a temple on top of a mountain, and even saw how rice wine is made. I went to the night market, I went to Maze bar, I walked nearly...

At first glance, I’d say the white dunes are better. The red sand dunes one had a lot more tourists here. But when you walk deeper into the dunes, past where all the tourists stop, it’s beautiful! The untouched sand with the lighting of the sunset in the ripples, freaking gorg...

You want to know the secret to happiness? Knowing that you already have everything you need. So many people wish to have proper health care, an opportunity for education, a roof over their head in the cold winter nights, AC during the hot summer nights, two legs, two arms, both parents active in their lives. It’s the simple things.

Whenever I go somewhere new, I want to experience that place like a local. I want to cook with them, I want to eat what they eat, I want to know what it's like to wake up to the sound of roosters on a typical Wednesday morning. Let me show you the Mama Mu Experience.

I would have to take multiple local buses through the remote of mountains northern Vietnam where nearly nobody spoke english. In that moment I knew it was going to be an adventure. Fuck it. I had a week. Bring it!

Ninh Binh is in Northern Vietnam, about two hours south of Hanoi. Tall, plunging limestone cliffs bulging out of the ground like natural skyscrapers. So, is it worth it to pay a visit?

After spending the next three hours in the Uber, it hit me. It wasn’t about being physically lost, I was emotionally lost. I just felt like I’ve lost sight of the important things in life. Or that I put too much time and energy into the unimportant things. I needed guidance. Redirection. Purpose.

I recently wrote a blog post about all the amazing reasons why traveling solo is the best thing ever. But for every good thing, there are also not-so-good things...

Built in the 12th century by the Khmer Empire, Angkor Wat is the largest religious complex in the world. My visit to this massive historical site was nothing short of...

Before my first ever solo trip, I was nervous. I mean, being in a foreign country, by myself, let alone being a female. A solo female traveler somewhere I've never been to. Sounds scary. Yeah, I thought so too. But actually, it's...

Oh, Instagram. Where do I even begin with you? It’s an on/off love/hate thing. You’ve connected me with some of my bestests of friends, yet you’ve manage to rob me of living the very life that I display. You’re probably the most...

Oh Hoi An, such a beautiful little town. Quaint, romantic, full of genuine charm & authentic Vietnamese hospitality. Hoi an is in central Vietnam; a cute little town with tons of activities to enjoy. You can...

A small island off the northeast coast of Vietnam lies Cat Ba, the less touristy side of Ha Long Bay. This Bay is full of sky high karst’s that hold dramatic backdrops for your selfie of the day. With an elevation of 3,280 feet high and a mere 30 minute hike to the top, Ngu Lam Peak is the...

The most incredible underwater world I ever laid my eyes on lie in the sea between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida! Here's why.

Just off the northwest coast of Lombok Indonesia lies three teeny tiny islands: Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, & Gili Air. So which one should you visit? I heard a lot of he said she said but I wanted to know the real difference between all of them so I decided to visited all three!

Ahhhh, Bali. One of the beautiful tropical islands that make up Indonesia. Full of rich culture, a lit nightlife, and gorgeous scenery all over the damn place. So much to see in so little time. Here are my top six must-do's while in Bali!

As I began planning my travels, I knew I wanted to do three things: grow as a person, explore the unknown, and give back to the world. I knew I wanted to volunteer; I just didn’t know what or where. So how did I decide?

I booked a private room at K-heights via the AirBNB app for $30/night. The location was not too far from tons of shops, restaurants, and bars.

I booked a private room at BKNY via AirBNB app for $41/night. It was a bit pricey, a lot more than I’d rather spend, but I happened to come during a busy time and 84% of accommodations in El Nido seemed to have been booked up so this was...

I booked a private room at Just Inn via the AirBNB app for $23/night. A nice, clean inn just outside of the main streets of El Nido. The location was not the closest; however, it was just a quick 3-minute tricycle ride to the main street.

Manila to Puerto Princesa to El Nido to Coron, now it’s time to go back to Manila. But how? A quick 15-hour overnight ship ride with 2GO Travel!

Most people who visit Palawan go to El Nido. Why not? It’s beautiful! But I found Coron to be more charismatic and far less commercialized. Lucky for you, Coron is just a boat ride away!

So you waited forever to make your way to Palawan and now you finally made it. HORRAY! In this blog post I'll talk about what I did, where I stayed, & how much I spent during my nine days in this beautiful tropical paradise.

Sharky Hostel was known to be the closest accommodation to the whale sharks (and it was!). At $6/night for a mixed room, sooo in! The office isn't open 24/7, so if you plan to arrive later than 9/10pm, you must call them and let them know. We arrived...

While visiting Cebu, most have Kawasan Falls on their list of places to visit. It's gorgeous! But why not pair it with the adventure of a lifetime? Canyoneering!

While in Moalboal, I decided to spend two nights at Le Village Hostel. With a rating of 7.2 out of 10 and a cost of $6.76/night, I was in. After a long 12 hour journey from Manila to Moalboal, we arrived around 8pm. It was rainy and dark and we we're starving. Our tricycle ride...

When visiting the Philippines, be sure to have the island of Cebu on your itinerary! I spent four days in Cebu and had plenty of time for adventure. I'll share a bit of information of what I explored, details & tips on how to get around, reviews on where I stayed, and how much money I spent overall!

It all started with a nine hour overnight bus ride from Manila to Banaue. Yes, nine hours! I was hesitant to do this mode of transportation to get to the Banaue Rice Terrace bc, let's be real, nine hours is way too long. However, I quickly learned that...

I hadn't planned to visit Kalinga. It was only after I had the 10th local tell me that I really should go see Whang Od (the oldest traditional Filipino tribal tattoo artist) in Kalinga that I decided to make it happen. I had no idea where that was or what kind of journey I was in for. Little did I know that it was going to be my favorite part of...

Tomorrow, I leave on a 13 hour journey from Hawaii to Southeast Asia. My first ever overseas trip; solo, just me and my backpack. My first stop is The Philippines for about a month, then Bali, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. Although I am aiming for about six months or so, it really depends on...

I get tons of first time visitors asking what they should see/do while here on Oahu. I've already posted my top 10 must-do's, but if you don't know the area well enough to know what can/can't be done in one day it's hard to plan. So I thought I'd put together a detailed itinerary to make the most of your visit to Oahu! My itinerary includes

Every now and then, a friend or family member want me to take them on a hike but not everyone is as daring as me. So when I need a hike that is easy enough for a child to do yet still has...

Do you want to go through the bamboo? Well, you're in luck! A short 10 minute drive from...

If you're looking for a fun hike to a gorgeous waterfall that is... 

Soo many people ask me about my hikes so I decided to share a series of posts that reveal... 

Three steps you needed to hear to FINALLY start chasing your dreams

Yosemite National Park. Have you ever been? OMG. Yosemite is seriously the...

Have you found yourself wandering through the canyons of Northern Arizona with 48-hours to...

It's no secret that Las Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world. Las Vegas, AKA Sin City, is a...

Like I said in my 'about me' page (you read that, right?), I moved to Hawaii not knowing a...

Have you ever been to a place that truly feels like a figment of your imagination? A place that...

From cliff jumping at Waimea Bay to shopping the quaint little town of Haleiwa; the north shore is...