HOI AN, VIETNAM – Seeing the world is a very exciting prospect, and being able to travel long-term is a great privilege. However, whether you’re working while you travel, or taking an extended vacation by storm, it turns out that long-term travel is actually a ton of work. If you’re moving locations every few days,…
Author: Amy Huziak
Vignettes from Vietnam
VIETNAM – Travels stories tend to be long and complicated. Ask me what I love about travelling in Vietnam, and I could probably go on for hours, expounding on the merits of the food, the hospitality of the people, and the beauty of the scenic waters and countryside. However, the small moments that you usually…
Travel & Money: What is a realistic budget to travel solo in SE Asia?
VIETNAM — Travelling solo is one of the most worthwhile things you can do. You have the freedom to do whatever you want, whenever you want, and in whatever fashion you desire. However, it is worth noting that travelling solo can be significantly more expensive than travelling as a couple or with friends. When you’re…
Road Trip New Zealand: 3 Areas You Don’t Want To Miss
AOTEAROA (NEW ZEALAND) – Road tripping New Zealand may be one of the best things I’ve ever done. The people, the culture, and the landscape are uniquely brilliant. Driving the winding roads of this small yet vast country really does give you the feeling that you’re exploring Middle Earth. The countryside is incredibly scenic and…
Soundscape Nepal: Six Sounds You Will Hear in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, NEPAL – Silence is not something you will often encounter in the bustling streets of Kathmandu, especially if you are staying near the tourist centre of Thamel. Whether it be early morning, evening, or late at night, there are many sounds of the city’s life. From the voices of people, to the sounds of…
How-To: Create the Perfect Travel Binder
KATHMANDU, NEPAL – If you know me, you know that I organize everything in my life into a binder: work, finance, fun, and travel. Although this has earned me a bit of ridicule from my colleagues and family (I’m looking at you, Mom) it’s a system that continues to work very well for me in…
Tropical Fruits I Have Known: Malaysia Edition
PENANG, MALAYSIA – One of my favourite pastimes while traveling is to wander the local food markets. I think you can learn a lot about culture, as well as the local cuisine, when you explore the venues where people buy their food. There is how food itself is treated: is it casual or serious? do…
Mee for Every Meal: 6 Noodle Dishes to Eat in Penang
On Penang Island is one of the most vibrant and unique food cultures in the world. This article is an introduction to mee, the crowd-pleasing noodles of Penang.
The Travel Binder 