I’m a street food fanatic that rarely says no to a cheap flight :’) I was adopted by a modeling agency in India (not a model), lived with bikers in Turkey (not a biker), and stayed in a community with self-built teepees along the Spree in Germany (not a real hippie).

From losing my passport in the Himalayas to getting lost in the jungles of Colombia, I write in hopes of helping others navigate away from stupid mistakes I’ve made!

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Right after our high school graduation, my friend and I decided to take on China. At 18, we grabbed our bags and went on a 2-month journey across 9 cities. I barely stopped afterward.

To be honest, traveling may seem like a luxury hobby, but it doesn’t have to be! In the past couple of years, I was fortunate enough to explore a number of countries while paying off my student debt.

Here’s a FREE eBook on all my best budget travel tips!