New Delhi
31 de janeiro, Índia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Backpack packed (circa 9 kilos), kisses goodbye, and I’m off!
It feels incredibly freeing to “only” have this one bag. I missed this.
Van life is lovely but there’s something about gettingLeia mais
Banares - Northern India
31 de jan.–6 de fev., Índia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Not in my wildest dreams could I imagine a warmer welcome than I have received here in the beautiful ancient city of Banaras (Varanasi).
My mind is expanding every day that I am here. Although thereLeia mais
Banares part II
31 de janeiro, Índia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
The family is not only very scholarly, but also very much into creative arts like playing instruments, professional traditional dance, singing. 🥰 Not to mention their cooking is like an art!!!Leia mais
Dreams Hostel- Vagator Beach, Goa
6–9 de fev., Índia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
At my next stop in India I got a warm welcome from such friendly staff at this hostel. I planned to stay 3 nights in a more bustling area (although the hostel was on a side street, which made it quiteLeia mais
Villa Life & Wedding
9–18 de fev., Índia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
We felt like royalty at our „Palace on the Hill“, as we called our villa.
I had the privilege of both adventuring and relaxing with some top notch friends that I normally work with in the summerLeia mais
Bye bye Beautiful India 🥹, Hello Bangkok
19–20 de fev., Tailândia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
After being awake and travelling for over 24 hours I reached Bangkok; in the sweltering heated thickness of its humidity in my Indian dress proudly adorned, long sleeves and all, I came fuzzy headedLeia mais
Koh Phayam
20 de fev.–11 de mar., Tailândia ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Oh Koh Phayam!
You were exactly what I needed these last few weeks… such a chill relaxed vibe, happy people, healthy delicious food, soft beaches, tent life and circadian rhythm, daily contact withLeia mais
Chiang Mai
12–22 de mar., Tailândia ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C
In Chiang Mai I can say I learned how to let go in a way I did not expect.
I surprised myself with my own mental and emotional strength and resilience.
I found an absolutely phenomenal yogaLeia mais
Pai Part I: Going Through it
25 de março, Tailândia ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
Normally I don’t write about a place until I leave, but I am feeling very safe here and want to give an update since so much is changing within me. I will stay as long as I need to, I am in no rushLeia mais
Pai Part II
5 de abril, Tailândia ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
My last days in Chiang Mai and first days in Pai were characterised by a longing for a friend- particularly a female friend- just to hang out, exchange stories, have adventures… as per usual, theLeia mais
Canggu
19–20 de abr., Indonésia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
I had planned the entire time I was in Thailand to go to Laos by slow boat, but something in me resisted every time I went to book. I pushed my visa quite literally til the very last hours ofLeia mais
Firefly Retreat
20–26 de abr., Indonésia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
I booked a spot on a yoga retreat the morning I left Canggu and arrived just 3 hours later.
It was located next to the rice fields away from the hustle and bustle of the Center. I thought it wouldLeia mais
Ubud
29 de abr.–7 de mai., Indonésia ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
This town has been good to me. I had the cutest homestay accommodation with a lovely family. Nonetheless I was ready to leave and search for some (slightly less esoteric) vibes :)
Sideman
2 de maio, Indonésia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
I freelance for an entirely remote online company and in the last year cocreated a pretty dope series of
online workshops and seminars with Allie, an Italian born digital nomad who I had, until thisLeia mais
Kuta Da Housetel
4–6 de mai., Indonésia ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Found a diamond in the ruff!! This hostel has exactly the vibe I needed. So many real connections with badass backpackers, and jam sessions every day and night. Highlight was also meeting Rossy, anLeia mais
Uluwatu
6–9 de mai., Indonésia ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
As I mentioned in my last post, I made friends with some musicians jamming at a hostel in Kuta who happened to be the crew of a luxury boat. After we chilled and made music for a few days they invitedLeia mais
Full Moon Yacht Life
11–12 de mai., Indonésia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Dolphins greeted us playfully as we glided through the sea waves lining the shores of one of the most breathtaking scenes I’ve ever taken in. We slept floating between the rolling hillsides ofLeia mais
Labuan bajo
13–14 de mai., Indonésia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Okay the yacht had us all spoiled as hell… so we booked a fancy villa to enjoy for one night before flying back to Bali the following day.
I can’t express the gratitude that I feel for thisLeia mais
Hostel Family
18–20 de mai., Indonésia ⋅ 🌬 29 °C
We had one last bougie outing to a beach club called Tropical Temptation in Uluwatu before Leah flew home. We treated ourselves to cocktails and a seafood platter for kings while being caressed by theLeia mais
Munduk
20–21 de mai., Indonésia ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
These last weeks with my hostel family have been incredible, but it was time I part ways and go solo for the final stretch of my trip in Asia.
I decided to head somewhere less touristy, followingLeia mais
Brahmavihara-Arama
21 de maio, Indonésia ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
I visited one of the most beautiful temples yet on my way to my next beach destination:)
Pemuteran
23–26 de mai., Indonésia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Tiny sweet beach town with few people, just a couple restaurants. Very quiet and not a whole lot going on, exactly what I wanted 🥰 Off to Munduk (waterfall/mountain/hiking spot) for one more nightLeia mais
Adventures with Ven 💜
28 de maio, Indonésia ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
I met an incredible human last Sunday named Venon. They are from Jakarta but has made a life in Bali for the past 8 years. We have a lot in common (from our love for adventure, camping, & animals, toLeia mais
Amed: first Chiang Mai Rival 🙊
28–29 de mai., Indonésia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Even though we had spent quite some time in the car already, we decided to head to Amed, a beautiful oasis with mountains and sea, where Ven‘s good friend Hannah lives with her adorable pup Noodles.Leia mais
Hanoi
29 de mai.–1 de jun., Vietnã ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
My flight to Europe that I booked a few months ago is out of Vietnam, so although I didn’t really have time to see much I did at least get a glimpse of Hanoi.
I visited a queer museum/communityLeia mais

































































































































































































































































































ViajanteBackpacking is the art of knowing what not to take.. I am in awe of you..❤️
ViajanteSafe journey
Can’t wait for the flood of pics from this fabulous wedding and all their glorious traditional ceremonies! [Laura]