Traveler · Writer · Photographer

Hi, I’m Grace.
I’m glad you’re here.

I started this site to share the things I wish someone had told me before I left: where to stay, what is actually worth the money, how a place feels, and how to travel alone without feeling like you have to become somebody else.

My seven-month solo trip through Southeast Asia became one of the best seasons of my life—the stretch of time when I felt most at peace with who I was and remembered why I started traveling in the first place.

Now, I want these guides to help you plan your own trips. You’ll find itineraries, honest notes about places I’ve stayed, and photographs from along the way.

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Grace Kim, travel writer and photographer, on the California coast

What you’ll find here

Useful details, with a personal point of view.

Planning that makes sense

Destinations, day-by-day routes, and practical advice to help you make decisions before you leave.

Honest experiences

What I enjoyed, what I would do differently, and a clear distinction between my own stays and other options.

A photographer’s eye

The places that caught my attention and the photos that help you get a feel for a destination.

Let’s work together

Travel storytelling and photography.

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