Reduced crowds and gorgeous foliage? Get the most out of two days in Yosemite National Park in the fall! Nestled within the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California is Yosemite National Park, the third USA national park founded in
Muted fog, rolling hills, and two beautiful bridges are just a few of the defining features of San Francisco. Here are my favorite things to do in San Francisco. “You wouldn’t think such a place as San Francisco could exist. The
When you are alone for days or weeks at a time, you eventually become drawn to people. Talking to randos is the norm. I’ll never forget the conversation with the aquarium fisherman, forest ranger, and women at the Thai market.
Last year I wrote about why booking too far in advance can be dangerous for your business, and this concept of margin so eloquently captures what I had recognized had been my problem: I was so booked up with clients
Just the other day I happened to wake up early. That is unusual for an engineering student. After a long time I could witness the sunrise. I could feel the sun rays falling on my body. Usual morning is followed
Just the other day I happened to wake up early. That is unusual for an engineering student. After a long time I could witness the sunrise. I could feel the sun rays falling on my body. Usual morning is followed
Looking for a memorable meal in San Francisco? Here are the best places to eat in San Francisco along with tips for first-timers. San Francisco is known for its collection of hole-in-the-wall Asian joints, eclectic New American restaurants, a booming fusion
Santa Cruz, California is a seaside escape for surfers, bohemians, and fungoers looking to catch waves and rollercoasters. Santa Cruz, aptly nicknamed "Surf City," is one of the many cute coastal towns found along California's Highway One but it's become somewhat
What California coastal towns should be on your Highway 1 Road Trip? Hiya The Next Somewhere Readers! My name is Kara, blogger at Whimsy Soul. Follow me on Instagram @thewhimsysoul or TikTok @whimsysoul. I’ve been living in San Francisco for over
Talking to randos is the norm. I’ll never forget the conversation with the aquarium fisherman, forest ranger, and women at the Thai market. It’s refreshing to compare notes on life with people from vastly different backgrounds. When you are alone for
Just the other day I happened to wake up early. That is unusual for an engineering student. After a long time I could witness the sunrise. I could feel the sun rays falling on my body. Usual morning is followed
After designing my ideal week, I had a much clearer idea of how to create a framework for my week that would empower me to feel more focused by theming days of the week, and even parts of the day.
Every selector has the potential to have unintended side effects by targeting unwanted elements or clashing with other selectors. More surprisingly, our selectors may even lose out in the global specificity war, ultimately having little or no effect on the
The City Guide San Diego is your roadmap to neighborhood favorites in this beachside getaway. With over 70 miles of beautiful beaches, near-perfect weather year round, and recreational opportunities in spades, happiness is calling in San Diego. This Southern Californian destination
Many years ago, I worked for my parents who own a video production company. Because it is a family business, you inevitably end up wearing many hats and being the czar of many different jobs. I mainly managed projects and
Many years ago, I worked for my parents who own a video production company. Because it is a family business, you inevitably end up wearing many hats and being the czar of many different jobs. I mainly managed projects and
One of the easiest ways to improve travel photos is shooting in better light, and the best light is often in the hour after sunrise and before sunset. That’s because the light takes on a warm golden hue and hits
One of the easiest ways to improve travel photos is shooting in better light, and the best light is often in the hour after sunrise and before sunset. That’s because the light takes on a warm golden hue and hits
When you are alone for days or weeks at a time, you eventually become drawn to people. Talking to randos is the norm. I’ll never forget the conversation with the aquarium fisherman, forest ranger, and women at the Thai market.
Last year I wrote about why booking too far in advance can be dangerous for your business, and this concept of margin so eloquently captures what I had recognized had been my problem: I was so booked up with clients
Last year I wrote about why booking too far in advance can be dangerous for your business, and this concept of margin so eloquently captures what I had recognized had been my problem: I was so booked up with clients
Last year I wrote about why booking too far in advance can be dangerous for your business, and this concept of margin so eloquently captures what I had recognized had been my problem: I was so booked up with clients
Just the other day I happened to wake up early. That is unusual for an engineering student. After a long time I could witness the sunrise. I could feel the sun rays falling on my body. Usual morning is followed
Just the other day I happened to wake up early. That is unusual for an engineering student. After a long time I could witness the sunrise. I could feel the sun rays falling on my body. Usual morning is followed
What do you know about Saigon street food? Learn about the best places to find them in Ho Chi Minh City. In 2016, I partnered up with hospitality brand, Christina's Vietnam, to host a 13-episode Saigon street food series, under the
When you are alone for days or weeks at a time, you eventually become drawn to people. Talking to randos is the norm. I’ll never forget the conversation with the aquarium fisherman, forest ranger, and women at the Thai market.
Just the other day I happened to wake up early. That is unusual for an engineering student. After a long time I could witness the sunrise. I could feel the sun rays falling on my body. Usual morning is followed
Just the other day I happened to wake up early. That is unusual for an engineering student. After a long time I could witness the sunrise. I could feel the sun rays falling on my body. Usual morning is followed
Just the other day I happened to wake up early. That is unusual for an engineering student. After a long time I could witness the sunrise. I could feel the sun rays falling on my body. Usual morning is followed
Many years ago, I worked for my parents who own a video production company. Because it is a family business, you inevitably end up wearing many hats and being the czar of many different jobs. I mainly managed projects and
Many years ago, I worked for my parents who own a video production company. Because it is a family business, you inevitably end up wearing many hats and being the czar of many different jobs. I mainly managed projects and
Many years ago, I worked for my parents who own a video production company. Because it is a family business, you inevitably end up wearing many hats and being the czar of many different jobs. I mainly managed projects and
Take a closer look at the stranger side of The Philippines, a paranormal hotspot teeming with haunted places, grim superstitions, and unexplained mysteries from the world beyond. Transylvania, The Catacombs, Edinburgh Castle. For frightloving thrillseekers, these destinations round out top ten
Only have two days in San Francisco? All you need is a good pair of walking shoes and a trusty windbreaker to navigate one of America's greatest treasures: the city by the bay, San Francisco. In addition to the iconic Golden
Looking for things to do in Hanoi? Explore the capital of Vietnam and one of the world's last communist fronts. They say that Hanoi is the most Asian city of all Asian cities. Personally, it's hard to dictate what makes a
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, known as "Tet Trung Thu," is Vietnam's second most popular holiday, and a day to make mooncakes. In Ho Chi Minh City, the appearance of pop-up yellow and red stalls announces the coming of the Moon Festival, a
Looking for a cool place to stay? Check into Cocobeach Camp in Lagi, Vietnam, a hipster hideaway located two hours from Saigon and Mui Ne. Search 'quick beach trips from Ho Chi Minh City' and you'll most likely leave with Vung
Looking for things to do in Dalat? This former French hill station nestled in the central highland region is about a six-hour ride from Saigon. A popular destination among locals and foreigners alike, Dalat experiences a median temperature of 60 to
What is the best Vietnamese food in my opinion? Here are my top ten picks. The recent media attention on Vietnamese gastronomy (see Bon Appetit’s “phở pas” and POTUS Barack Obama’s bún chả rendezvous with Anthony Bourdain) has skyrocketed its popularity
Looking for a cool place to stay? Check into See You at Lily's in Hanoi Vietnam, a den of creativity with an in-house tourism agency service. "When you are lost in the world, travel! You will find a place and there
This year, in the spirit of exploring more, I have created resolutions that tie into specific destinations. On January 1st each year, we're given the ultimate mental reset button. Usually, most people get to work on their resolutions the first day
THE 2016 TRAVEL ROUNDUP IS MY 100TH POST!!! 💯🎉 AND ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE NEW YEAR! It feels highly fortuitous that the recap of one of the best years of my life has doubled as a milestone moment for
Looking for things to do in Hoi An? From canary yellow buildings draped in bougainvillea to bowls of coveted cao lau, discover all the ways to fall in love with its quaintness. Hoi An is my favorite destination in all of
Vietnam is a paradise for herbivores. Here is a vegetarian guide to Vietnamese food. Fear not. Dietary restrictions or a strict health plan will never prevent you from sampling Vietnam’s quintessential delights like phở, bánh mì, and gỏi cuốn. What
When tourists visit Ho Chi Minh City, the Cu Chi Tunnels are undoubtedly the most highly suggested attraction. Beyond the War Remnants Museum and The Reunification Palace, a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels affords tourists a more hands-on way
CAPTURING MOMENTS || AUGUST 2016 ITINERARY 9.1 (Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam) → 9.2-4 (Mui Ne/Tan Phiet, Vietnam) HIGHLIGHTS CELEBRATED MY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SINCE DAY I STARTED ON MY ASIAN BACKPACKING ADVENTURE: AUGUST 5, 2015 (
A year ago today, I was sitting at a table I'd monopolized at the Dfeel Hostel in Patong, Phuket with papers and pens strewn across the table to mark my territory. It was sometime in the early afternoon and I
Do Instagram photo challenges really work? Let's find out. Last month, I participated in City Girl Searching's August Instagram Photo Challenge. If any of you are wondering what a photo challenge is, it's a month long challenge offering daily prompts. The
9 countries. 30 cities. 1 trip around the world. Now playing: My yearlong adventure as told by 1 Second Everyday. Last year, Tim and I embarked on the adventure of a lifetime, visiting 7 different countries in Asia (and making a
Pancit Bihon is a Filipino noodle stir-fry dish with Chinese origins. While the 'Bihon' version uses glass noodles, the 'Canton' version calls for lo mein type egg noodles. For those who know me, I'm am loud and proud about my
CAPTURING MOMENTS || JULY 2016 HIGHLIGHTS Happy 26th birthday to me! Quite possibly the only birthday I will celebrate in Vietnam so I had to go wild and out. Being here for five months and being slow to the friendship game,
To celebrate my first blog post at the age of 26, here is my take on the ABCs of Travel inspired by Paige’s post from ‘For The Love of Wanderlust.’ She’s done two rounds of this questionnaire, one in 2012
CAPTURING MOMENTS || JUNE 2016 HIGHLIGHTS Entering the Amazing Race Asia with Tim! Even if we don't win, it was a great day of filming and goofing off with my guy. Getting a ton of invites to some awesome foodie events
Unearthed from the archives is a story of my first time eating sannakji, the Korean delicacy of eating raw octopus. Once upon a time, I ate 'sannakji.' What pray tell is this strange word? Why, sannakji 낙지 simply translates to 'live
My current whereabouts for the next year or so is the hauntingly beautiful, powerfully compelling Southeast Asian country of Vietnam. My initial post-grad plans were to come to Vietnam to teach English, but the universe rerouted me to South Korea instead.
From the food to the accessibility, here are the ten things I miss most about living in Korea. I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M ACTUALLY SAYING THIS BUT I MISS KOREA. It's completely normal that I would miss a place that was my
CAPTURING MOMENTS || MAY 2016 HIGHLIGHTS Started working at AnyArena, a digital pop culture magazine, as their new editor #blessed Spent a long weekend in the Mekong Delta touring Can Tho and My Tho. Ran my first interview/photoshoot with HCMC-based graffiti
SO, I'VE QUIT MY JOB. I have deliberately been hiding this news for a month now (for fear of jinxing it) but after passing the thirty day mark, I'm excited to announce my transition from the world of teaching into the
CAPTURING MOMENTS || APRIL 2016 HIGHLIGHTS SAW MY FIRST OFFICIAL PAYCHECK IN ALMOST NINE MONTHS
After a month and a half of not getting personal, I thought it time to bring it back to what's going on in the ground here in Saigon. As soon as the month of April rolled around, the Saigon heat
Looking for a new set of hobbies? The Girl's Guide to Fun: Saigon Edition has got you covered! Here are ten of the best activities in Ho Chi Minh City that will have you filling up your calendar in no
CAPTURING MOMENTS || MARCH 2016 ITINERARY 3.7 → (Cu Chi Tunnels) HIGHLIGHTS We got our first visitor here in Vietnam! Thank you Wendy for flying to us from Korea and for all the Korean friends that followed soon after: Ilmarie, Jeremy, Cait, Maria,
Introducing the only lunch lady in the world with a definite article attached to her name. Nguyen Thi Thanh is THE Lunch Lady of Saigon. Under the endorsement of Mark Weins, the incisive food-travel blogger behind Migrationology, Tim and I set
Here are 5 reasons why eating Filipino food is more fun in the Philippines! The country's tourism slogan, 'It's More Fun in the Philippines' is attached to everything from carpools (think jeepneys) to chasing sunsets (insert Boracay beach pic here) and
Looking for things to do in Ho Chi Minh City? The southern Vietnamese city, still known as Saigon, is an urban playground begging to be explored. I have come to the conclusion that the hatred tourists have for Ho Chi Minh
Which city in Korea is the best city for you? This is a continuation of a two-part collaboration effort -- part one can be found here! When moving to a new country, people sometimes forget the importance of one's location. With
Which city in Korea is the best city for you? When moving to a new country, people sometimes forget the importance of one's location. With the help of bloggers and friends from all over the country, I've compiled a line-up of
CAPTURING MOMENTS || FEBRUARY 2016 ITINERARY 2.3 (Our Big Move to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) HIGHLIGHTS Moved to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - the last and final stop of the Asian adventure (
Welcome to the first Saigon Social Meet-Up for Female Digital Nomads! In collaboration with the newly launched Digital Nomad Girls and digital nomad co-host, Karina Cuentas, we have arranged a social gathering for female digital nomads living in Saigon (Ho Chi
Today marks a full month in Ho Chi Minh City and I have to say, I honestly feel happy. Now I'm not the one to lean on first impressions about people/places/things because too frequently, these initial opinions are quickly upended.
Why I chose to move to Vietnam, and specifically Ho Chi Minh City. Fun fact: I took two semesters of Vietnamese in college during a time when I believed I would be teaching in Vietnam for a Fulbright. (Note - I did
CAPTURING MOMENTS || JANUARY 2016 ITINERARY 1.6-1.14 (Daejeon, South Korea) → 1.14-1.21 (Manila, Philippines) → → 1.21-1.27 (Palawan, Philippines) → 1.27 - 2.1 (Sanchez Mira, Philippines) HIGHLIGHTS Reunited with my Daejeon friends and bid a fond farewell to my life in Korea Attended
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY LOVELY PEOPLE! xoxo Today I'm taking the time to reflect on this year's celebrations. Now imma be real with you. As a traveling couple, there are some pros and cons about celebrating Valentine's Day. The (Only) Con (Actually) Since the
Science has proposed that it takes the mind three days to properly adjust to a new situation. On the road, I’ve been testing the theory out and in most instances, its proved true. But I really think Vietnam is the
Looking for things to do in Manila? The capital of the Philippines is as local of an experience as it comes. Once upon a time, I used to be a Manileño. I spent the first two years of my life as
The Seoul City Guide is a quick access playbook to Seoul's best-kept secrets. Before Gangnam was ever in style, this East Asian megacity was already on its way to a modern renaissance, careening towards a hi-tech future at unrivaled speed. Today,
When I left Korea last summer, I was in limbo about whether or not I would be returning for another year of teaching. I eventually decided against coming back for a second year. Not to say I didn't enjoy my
Follow 'The Next Somewhere' with Bloglovin! With Bloglovin', you can follow all your favorite blogs, discover new ones, and compile lists of your favorite reads. I think it is every blogger's dream to have a go-to place to find inspiration and
After a short interlude from backpacking around Asia, Tim and I are resuming our Asian adventure! Our last and final stop is a second "homecoming" of sorts, to the place of my birth and the country I will always love
CAPTURING MOMENTS || December 2015 ITINERARY 12.1-2 (San Francisco, CA, USA) → 12.2-1.6 (Boston, MA, USA) → 12.18-21 (Toronto, Canada) HIGHLIGHTS Finally back home after a year and a half abroad!!! Thank you Tim for making this moment possible for me #bestchristmasgiftever!!! Enjoying
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE AROUND THE WORLD! My first task of the new year was spending the day reflecting on the joys of my previous year. It's no surprise that traveling tops the list of my joys. From my
CAPTURING MOMENTS || November 2015 ITINERARY 11.1-11.5 (Udaipur and Jodhphur, India) → 11.5-11.7 (Mumbai, India) → 11.7-11.14 (Goa, India)→ 11.14-11.22 (Chennai, India)→ 11.22-11.23 (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)→ 11.23-12.2 (San Jose, CA, USA) HIGHLIGHTS Ziplining across a fort perched on a hilltop overlooking
CAPTURING MOMENTS || October 2015 ITINERARY 10.2-10.5 (Kathmandu, Nepal) → 10.5-10.14 (Changu Narayan/Bhaktapur, Nepal) → 10.14-10.18 (Pokhara, Nepal) → 10.19-10.21 (Chitwan National Park, Nepal) → 10.21-10.24 (Kathmandu, Nepal) → 10.24-10.28 (New Delhi, India)→ 10.28-10.30 (Agra, India)→ 10.31-11.3 (Udaipur, India) HIGHLIGHTS Volunteering for ten days
CAPTURING MOMENTS || September 2015 ITINERARY 9.5 - 9.17 (Phuket, Thailand) → 9.11 - 9.13 (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) → 9.18 - 9.21 (Bangkok, Thailand) → 9.22 - 9.23 (Sukhothai, Thailand) → 9.23 - 9.26 (Chiang Mai, Thailand) → 9.27 - 10.2 (Koh
Now and again, the act of traveling demands one to be courageous. However, one aspect of traveling requires much more bravery than all the others and that is eating. Food is a one of the best ways to experience a new
Welcome to The Next Somewhere, (formerly known as 'Let's Go Somewhere') at its new home www.thenextsomewhere.com. A few days ago, I received a lovely, out-of-the-blue message from a close friend in Korea. The bit of the message that caught my
