Who knew that Sri Lanka had so many picture-perfect tropical beaches? I spent the last week beach bumming around some of the country’s popular beaches in the south.

I am spending my last couple of weeks in New York in Chinatown, where I am cat sitting for one of my favorite pets, and I am excited to finally get to know Chinatown better!

Last week, I got to know a different side of Coney Island: the creek, across the island from the famous boardwalk. It turned out to be one of the best days I’ve had in New York this year (so far!)…

It’s official: I’ve got a huge crush on Austin. This wonderfully weird city has swept me off my feet with its craft beer, food trucks, and active community!

I was determined to head to New England to see the fall foliage there this year, but time didn’t allow for a greater road trip – instead, I headed to the Seven Lakes for a day!

I returned to New York to beautiful fall weather and went on an upstate road trip right away to take in the fall colors before the trees dropped their leaves…

And so my love story with New York continues… This past week in NYC has been amazing – I am still in disbelief about all the good things that have happened to me..

In my monthly round-ups, I share the best and the worst of the past four weeks, where I’ve been, and what’s next for me! February 2016 was all about Colombia.

I finally visited the north of Italy, a part of the country I neglected during almost all of my 12 visits to the country. Now I wish I would’ve come earlier…

Stopping in Koh Chang for a few days was a spontaneous on-the-whim decision – and I am glad that I made the detour because the island is perfect for a mini beach vacation!