Exploring the Unknown

Join me on my journey around the world.

Asia

10 Hidden Gems in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is full of incredible places, but beyond the well-known tourist spots lie amazing hidden gems waiting to be discovered. I spent three months backpacking off the beaten path...

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Kyoto

A Weekend Guide to Kyoto

Kyoto is a city that seamlessly blends ancient traditions with modern life. Here is how to spend 48 hours in Japan's cultural capital, from early morning temple runs to late-night matcha spots...

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Meet Sarah

Sarah traveling

I didn't always live out of a suitcase. Five years ago, I was working a 9-to-5 corporate job in Chicago, staring out the window and dreaming of faraway places.

I booked a one-way ticket to Bangkok in 2019, thinking it would be a brief sabbatical. I never really went back.

This blog is my visual diary, a collection of chaotic bus rides, mesmerizing sunsets, and incredible street food. My goal is to show you that the world is a lot more approachable—and beautiful—than it seems on the news.

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