Today I’d like to share what’s in my zero-waste travel bag! I think being mindful of what you use and how it affects our environment is so important and it’s all too easy to forget about this when you’re on the road. There are a few items I ensure I always have with me on a day out to try and minimize my waste (especially … Continue reading What’s in my Zero-Waste Travel Bag?
Remember when you were just a naïve, little child? Impatiently pulling your parents toward the plane? Unaware of the horror that is a long-haul flight… Yea me too. Sadly, those days are long gone. No matter how many times I’ve done them, long-haul flights are and will always be an absolute nightmare. But fear not!… Continue reading The In-Flight Survival/Beauty Guide
Hanoi offers us a face they want us to see: accommodating and delicious for the everyone. But if you take the time to stop and look into those alleys, and study the ivy on the walls, you’ll see that Hanoi is full of life and history. You just have to take the time to look… Continue reading All the Things to See – My Trip to Hanoi, Vietnam (Part 2)
We were welcomed to the city with rain and dark skies, giving everything a grey wash. But seeking shelter from the cold we quickly found ourselves in the markets, surrounded by nothing but bright hues and the scent… Continue reading A Weekend Wandering Through Istanbul
So, there I was, in a foreign city, no money, no way of contacting anyone, no friends with me, no way of getting to the airport the next morning. And for the first time on this trip I was scared. I didn’t know what to do but cry… Continue reading A Perfect Day: Scared and Alone in Chiang Mai City
So, like, I don’t usually like to frequent cemeteries or mausoleums. Don’t get me wrong, I understand the purpose and the beauty of having a place you can visit loved ones who have passed on. But, upfront, here are the superstitions that preceded my day… Continue reading My Unexpected Day With the Dead- Oakland, CA
My taxi seemed anything but safe. With a broken seatbelt, an elastic rope keeping the trunk shut and an array of noises no car should ever make, you would think I’d feel uncomfortable at best… Continue reading A Night in Chiang Mai City
San Francisco’s Castro district is one of the most highly recognized LGBTQ+ communities in the United States and for good reason too. Today, it’s known for its gay bars and a plethora of rainbows… Continue reading Castro: San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ District
I’ve personally taken a slightly different take on it. My first ever trip to Santorini wasn’t a romantic getaway, but rather… Continue reading The Student’s Guide to Santorini’s Adventures
Hey, how’s it going? I’m Sophie, it’s nice to meet you. I’m just a 20-year-old, coffee-fueled traveler trying to make something of herself. That’s where navigate comes in… Continue reading Welcome to Navigate
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