Hi, I’m Amanda, and I’m so happy you are here!
I am a full-time college student from the Northern California currently based in St. Louis, Missouri. I am most definitely not a professional blogger or world traveler—but traveling has been one of my favorite things to do for as long as I can remember. I try to travel over school breaks when I can make it work! I would say my travel interests are diverse: I love visiting a national park, exploring a new city, or traveling somewhere to try the food.
I was fortunate to begin traveling at a young age because my parents are from opposite sides of the world: Hawai‘i and Singapore. My family is a very important part of my life, so we visit our relatives as often as we can. And, after enduring a 17-hour flight from San Francisco to Singapore, why not add on a few countries?
I love to travel because it allows me to learn about other cultures, broaden my horizons, and challenge myself and my perspectives. There truly is no better way to understand the world than by seeing it.
Here are some of my other passions and favorite things:
- Beaches
- Sunsets
- History museums
- Walks and hikes
- Yoga
- Farmers’ markets
- Grilled peaches
- Romance novels
- Taylor Swift
- Ed Sheeran
- Social justice activism
- Journalism
- Photography & design (hence the blog!)
- DIY crafts
- Working with kids (I’m a gymnastics coach!)
- Vegan baking and cooking
- Watching Gossip Girl
- The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and (my personal favorite) Bachelor in Paradise
- Cooking competition shows