I’d never heard of Lake Bunyoni before I arrived in Uganda. It first appeared on my radar when researching how to travel by bus to Kigali, Rwanda when I saw multiple people recommend it as a nice stop to break up the long bus ride from Kampala. After a bit more digging, my partner and […]
Over the last five years, I’ve been able to travel through 36 countries and stay at some stunning and unique hotels and hostels. A few have risen to the top and stand out as clear favorites in my mind. I wanted to share these 10 incredible hotels around the world that you should definitely visit […]
If you’re living in Kampala or passing through while working, finding a cafe with good wifi is essential. After living in Kampala for a month I’ve found quite a few cafes for digital nomads or remote workers to recommend. Here are six of the best internet cafes in Kampala, equipped with wifi, yummy snacks, and […]
I’ve spent nearly a month in Kampala (and counting) and quickly realized there is so much to do in this vibrant city! Monuments, museums, and religious sites abound for history lovers. Galleries and theaters offer tons of events and locations to take in local culture. Sports fans will find no shortage of football matches and […]
Heading to Uganda and wondering what to pack? Here’s what I’m bringing on my three month trip to Kampala and Jinja. Hopefully this Uganda Packing List will make it a breeze for you to prepare for you trip. Say what? If you’re surprised to hear this news from me, here’s a little backstory. Recently my boyfriend […]
A lot of us share the dream of traveling around the world full-time. In reality though, is that we have bills to pay and we have to be able to feed ourselves. For most of us, to make this a reality we have to have a job that we can do while you’re traveling, or […]
Last spring I spent a week on Eleuthera Island on the Bahamas over Valentines Day with my partner. We were surprised by a few things and felt like we could have planned better if we’d had more information. In this Eleuthera travel guide, I share helpful tips about traveling to Eleuthera Island along with our […]
Since I’ve adopted a plant-based diet, I’ve learned that most restaurants are either geared toward vegans 100%, or not at all. When restaurants serving primarily meat-based dishes do offer vegan options, there are usually only a handful to choose from and sometimes it feels like an afterthought. That’s why I am so excited about The […]
I’m back with another post in my mini-series on sustainable brands and products, this time with 6 sustainable vegan makeup brands I think you all will love. This time you’ll find vegan lipsticks in metal tins, vegan mineral powders in cardboard containers, and even biodegradable glitter. Some brands included offer specific vegan options, but most […]
If your parents are a big part of your life then you can probably relate to their tendency to worry about you, early and often. This tendency is even more noticeable when you tell them you’re planning to leave the country – at least for most Americans where international travel is not as much a […]