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Where to Go in Southeast Asia

Where to Go in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is the PERFECT travel destination – it’s cheap, safe and absolutely beautiful. Plus, it’s always flip-flop weather! It’s the most common place I get asked about for travel advice. Check out my list of the top six places to visit in Southeast Asia!

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Things to do in Bangkok

Things to do in Bangkok

There’s no denying that Bangkok buzzes with energy—the bustling modern city located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River is filled with towering skyscrapers, ancient temples and vibrant street life. Discover the best things to do in Bangkok, including where to stay and the best places to eat!

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Travel Tales: Luang Prabang Street Photography

Travel Tales: Luang Prabang Street Photography

7:07 a.m. at Luang Prabang’s morning market is the smell of charcoal and the hum of knives chopping. This post is part of my Travel Tales series where I share narrative travel stories along with my photography.

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I Visit Singapore Every Year – Here are the Best Things to Do

I Visit Singapore Every Year – Here are the Best Things to Do

Singapore is a sleek tropical metropolis of high-rise buildings, shaded walkways and spotless public transport. It’s safe, impeccably clean and serves up some of the best food in Southeast Asia. The city-state is also a nature haven with endless greenspaces to explore. Here’s a guide to one of my favorite cities in the region.

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New Location Guides

New Location Guides

For two years, I’ve been freelancing for the Washington Post travel section, writing and shooting various travel stories. I’ve collected several of my stories below to make them easily accessible for location guides for Marfa, Ocracoke, New Mexico, Puerto Rico & Buenos Aires.

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10 Best Photo Spots in Southeast Alaska

10 Best Photo Spots in Southeast Alaska

In June, I got on my first flight in nearly 15 months and headed to Alaska. Even though I’ve been to 52 countries, the wildlife and scenery in Alaska rival any place I’ve been. I want to share my favorite photo spots in the Inside Passage.

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Fall Guide to Blue Ridge Parkway & Shenandoah National Park

Fall Guide to Blue Ridge Parkway & Shenandoah National Park

In mid-October, I did a solo road trip to photograph the fall leaves in Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina. In this post, I share my photographs, logistics and travel tips for this region along with safety tips for traveling during COVID.

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A Photo Guide to Mongolia

A Photo Guide to Mongolia

Mongolia has been on my list for years. (I’m obsessed with remote corners of the globe!) In this post, I include everything you NEED to know about Mongolia – weather, packing lists, costs and a day-by-day breakdown of my trip!

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Hi, I’m Anna — a vagabond writer and photographer with bylines in National Geographic, The Washington Post and AFAR. I’ve been traveling solo full-time for more than a decade and built this blog to help you (and your wallet) make the most of your adventures.

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