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13 Dec

Special Forces Mendi: My Final Days of Solo Travel

This has certainly been a trip of many “firsts”. First time visiting a developing country, first solo adventure, first scuba diving experience, etc. But as this Cambodia trip winds down, I started thinking to…

11 Dec

Sad and Bored Mendi: Day 9 & 10 of Solo Travel

I ain’t gonna sugar-coat: Phnom Penh is a pretty boring city. No offense. It’s nothing like the temples of Siem Reap or the open water and scenery of Sihanoukville. In planning this trip,…

09 Dec

Scuba Diver Mendi: Day 7 & 8 of Solo Travel

I’ve always been a morning person. To the extreme. People who know me have said they find this annoying; I can emerge at 6AM completely chipper and energetic, ready to take on…

07 Dec

Local Khmai Mendi: Day 5 & 6 of Solo Travel

“The meaning of life is to give life meaning.”                                          …

05 Dec

Tomb Raider Mendi: Day 3 & 4 of Solo Travel

… Looks like the one-update-a-day thing died rather quickly, yeah? I’ve very quickly learned I am no match for the mighty powers of both jet lag and laziness. But yes,…

03 Dec

Jetsetter Mendi: Day 1 & 2 of Solo Travel

So….I lied to you guys. I told you I was going to Cambodia. Just Cambodia. But actually… I’m going to South Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong as well! Okay, no, that’s a…

01 Dec

Why Solo Travel? Why Cambodia?

Me: “What do you think about solo traveling?” Friend: “I’m for it. Why do you ask?” Me: “I’m thinking about doing it. Haven’t thought about where, though.” Friend: “You should…

24 Nov

“One Light, One Heart, One You.” – Tachikawa, Japan

U.S. Customs Officer: “Where are you guys coming from?” Haidee (my older sister): “Japan.” U.S. Customs Officer: “How long were you there for?” Haidee: “Two days.” U.S. Customs Officer: “………”…

10 Nov

Stairmaster to Heaven – Half Dome, Yosemite

For my second post, I’m again going to pull from the archives. I hiked Half Dome over July 4th weekend in 2013; for those of you who don’t know, Half Dome…

10 Nov

“Have a magical race!” – My First Half Marathon

I feel the pressure. I do. Y’know, with this whole blogging thing. That said, I’d like to alleviate some of this pressure (and also tackle this First-Post-Stage-Fright) by making my very…

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