My Top 5 Beaches in Siargao I Visited (+ 1 Hidden Local Beach)

My Top 5 Beaches in Siargao I Visited (+ 1 Hidden Local Beach)

Alright, I’ll be honest—this was one article I kind of dreaded writing. Not because I don’t love Siargao (I really do), but because my opinion on the beaches here might ruffle a few feathers. But hey, I’m not here to sugar-coat anything. This is about my experience, and I always keep it real. Siargao is…

The Best Nuwara Eliya Tea Plantation Experience: Our Tuk Tuk Tour Review (2025)

The Best Nuwara Eliya Tea Plantation Experience: Our Tuk Tuk Tour Review (2025)

Nuwara Eliya definitely surprised us. After a couple of weeks of travel along the south coast of Sri Lanka, we took the train from Ella to Kandy and decided to stop in Nuwara Eliya for two days. It ended up being the perfect break. The town is often referred to as little England as it…

The 13 Best Cafes in Siargao: A Guide to the Best Coffee Spots in 2025

The 13 Best Cafes in Siargao: A Guide to the Best Coffee Spots in 2025

Oh Siargao… it took me a while to fall in love with you. I did eventually—but not gonna lie, it wasn’t love at first sight (and yes, the underwhelming beaches played a part in that). I’ve spent over two months on the island now, and while I was super skeptical at first, it slowly started…

My 6 TOP Beaches in Mirissa Sri Lanka + Tips & Tricks on How to Visit Them (2025)

My 6 TOP Beaches in Mirissa Sri Lanka + Tips & Tricks on How to Visit Them (2025)

I have to admit, Mirissa is not the best spot in Sri Lanka for a beach vacation. Does that surprise you? I feel like that’s something people just don’t mention about most of these beach towns on the south coast—Ahangama, Weligama, and yes, Mirissa. They don’t exactly have those wide, white-sand beaches that stretch on…

A Mini Guide on Taking the Train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella: Everything You Need to Know in 2025

A Mini Guide on Taking the Train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella: Everything You Need to Know in 2025

When I first started planning our Sri Lanka trip, I knew I wanted to take that famous train ride—the one winding through the hills from Kandy to Ella that everyone seems to talk about. I pictured misty mountains, endless tea plantations, and that perfect moment leaning out of a train door, wind in my face….

6 BEST Things to Do in Nuwara Eliya: From High Tea to Misty Mountain Views

6 BEST Things to Do in Nuwara Eliya: From High Tea to Misty Mountain Views

After two months on Sri Lanka’s south coast, arriving in Nuwara Eliya was honestly kind of a shock—in the best way. We took the train from Ella, and it ended up being the most beautiful part of the whole journey. As we climbed higher into the mountains, the scenery completely changed. The thick jungle slowly…

12 Amazing Things to Do in Bacalar, Mexico (That Aren’t Just the Lagoon)

12 Amazing Things to Do in Bacalar, Mexico (That Aren’t Just the Lagoon)

If Tulum had a low-maintenance, genuinely cool little sister who wasn’t trying to go viral on TikTok, it would be Bacalar. Oliver and I first visited Bacalar in 2023 at the verrrryy end of an 8-month backpacking trip and honestly, it was everything I needed it to be and more. After the chaos of Playa…