9 months into this adventure, I'm living in Delhi with my grandma and my parents. It's not as easy as I thought it would be, but it's something I'm learning to appreciate.

I’ve spent the last week participating in a marine conservation internship. Every day I wake up genuinely excited to make a difference. It’s crazy how quickly perspective changes.

I’m learning choosing a direction doesn’t lock you into a path. My recent experiences of choosing a random goal inspired more paths.

6 months into my trip, I haven’t had the epiphany I’m waiting for. I’m tired, confused, and having trouble figuring out my next step.

Traveling Japan alone was not as welcoming as I thought it would be. The list of highlights is small but significant.

My trip to Kyoto taught me about cultures and challenged my world view.

My amazing friends surprised me with a 27th birthday celebration in Japan.

Japan was a fun culinary destination. I pushed my comfort zone and learned how to deal with scary food from my semi-supportive friends.

Traveling with a group is a huge wake-up call for me. There are a few things that I’m not used to and a few things I could be doing better.

As I await my Seattle friends, I go to a distillery in Japan and explore the food/culture alone.

There’s a constant theme of me causing havoc on my way out. Leaving India for Japan added another chapter to my epic exits.

My recent travel friends’ excitement about reuniting in Goa makes me appreciate the company of the people around me.

The epic journey I took to get from Munroe Island to Kundapura is an experience I’ll always remember.

The past month has me thinking a lot about the impact I have on the people around me and the people I miss most in my life.

Group dinners are difficult and this dinner gave me every reason to ensure checks are split up before the meal begins.

Making good friends while traveling can be hard, so I appreciate the group of co-dependent friends I’ve made so far.

I feel extra connected to my family, and it just dawned on me that this is unique given the circumstances that we grew up in

An unexpected turn of events brings me back to Delhi and has me thankful that I can be with my family

My unplanned trip to Bangalore encompasses so many timing quirks I have while traveling without a plan