If someone says they’re into Monday Night Football, nobody accuses them of being “unstable.” If they collect sneakers or go all in on their garden, that’s called a hobby. But somehow when women say they “love to travel,” suddenly it’s suspect?

Bali’s largest rice terrace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the most soul-stretching places I’ve visited.

London and New York have been throwing side-eye across the Atlantic for centuries. London says it’s older, classier, and has better museums. NYC says it’s faster, sassier, and doesn’t stop for tea. The truth?

Q: What’s your superpower? A: “I make pickpockets give up before they start. Between my lockable zippers, slash-resistant straps...

This post isn’t a defense. It’s an invitation — to understand before you judge, to travel like you mean it, and to realize that in Bali, not everything is what it Instagram-seems.

It took years to put it back together, plank by plank, without a single nail. Because apparently, 4th Dynasty Egyptians were also carpentry gods.

Say yes to the tea: When a vendor or guide invites you to share tea, take the time. You’re not being sold — you’re being welcomed. And you’ll learn so much more sipping tea than speedwalking temples.

So here’s the deal: You wake up in Fes. No itinerary. No translator. No idea how this 1,200-year-old city with the energy of 10,000 alleyways will treat you. You’ve got 24 hours...

Real stories from the road ✔️ Cultural breadcrumbs you actually want to follow ✔️ Honest reflections (and hilarious mistakes) ✔️ Tips that help you connect, not consume So if you’ve ever asked: “Where do locals go to celebrate?”