Finding Me Wherever I May Be

Inshaallah After speaking to a few other travelers both female and male that have been hitchhiking I have decided to make the switch. My first time was Jerantut to Kuala Lumpur which only took me 10 minutes before a kind Chinese family picked me up and took me very close to my Homestay.  Today my friends sent me from Kepong, Malaysia to Rawang where we thought I’d have the best luck. A local gentleman pulled over and said this wasn’t the best spot and took me to the reststop on the highway where I instantly found a couple headed to Ipoh. They were so kind and friendly. We had nice conversation and I soaked up the drive. They dropped me near the freeway and said our goodbyes in Ipoh.  I stood near the freeway entrance when yet again another local pulled up saying I was in a bad spot and took me to the bus station. He insisted I should take the bus thinking I’d have no luck but I still walked my way back to the freeway which I didn’t even hit when a kind gentleman ...

   The Build Up If you know me up until my trip to the Philippines one of the things I talked most about was how I was going to see Whang-Od, the legend, and to get tattooed by her or at least meet her! My friend Robe who had educated me on her and has been tattooed by her gave me all the instructions on how to get to her small mountain village in Northern Luzon. I spent 3 nights in Binmaley I was ready to make the journey there. The night before packed my sack, said goodbyes to my new little family I had made there and at 04:00 Mai and her husband drove me to the van station where I took off North to Baugio anxious and excited that I was finally on my way! That I was really doing it. The Defeat At about 07:00 I had arrived in Baguio and set foot straight to the bus terminal to head even further North. This is when the trouble began... Upon arrival the 8am bus was SOLD OUT! Say it isn't so! The next one wasn't until 13:30, I bought my ticket anyway even though I knew I ...

Here in Binmaley, Pangasinan, Philippines I have been staying with my friend. Her and her family have been so kind to take me into their home and make me feel like family.  (My first attempt) On May 22nd, 2018 I went with her to check out her and her husbands fish ponds and to see that the caretakers had begun the process of harvesting 1 of the 3 ponds. In her ponds she has shrimp, prawns, tilapia, and bangus. As their caretakers were beginning to empty the pond to make catching the fish easier we sat back and relaxed enjoying the peaceful setting we were in until the hard work began. As the sun began to set I hopped in with the workers when the pond was lower to try and help catch the fish. This was quiet challenging and I climbed out of the pond after some time with no luck in catching anything. I did find out that you aren't supposed to stick your hands deep into the mud like I was, just graze the top to get the fish to jump. After her husband arrived and checked in we to...

(Government Camp, Oregon) April 1st was the start of a new beginning for me. I left my home, job, and many friends behind on my cozy mountain town of Government Camp, Oregon. Since then I spent two weeks floating around the Portland area visiting many friends and to some of my favorite places. The 15th of April some of my favorite people, my fluffy Juku and I went out to Beverly Beach on the Oregon Coast to have final hoorah before making my way back to my hometown of Reno, NV.  (Devils Punch Bowl, Oregon) Juku, my friend Jere and I took the 101 down stopping at various coastal spots, taking the magnificent Avenue of the Giants in California, gawking at the giant red woods. Our third and final stop on the road being in Napa California to see some friends. (Avenue of the Giants, California) Since April 18th I have been in Reno, Nevada spending time with my family, friends, and going on awesome adventures. I have developed a love for harnessing up to jump from tree...

Welcome! Sorry it has been so long since my last update but I have been super busy getting ready for this next big change in my life I have decided to make. Take a look at the video bellow for more information Thank you so much as always for checking in, your support, and love. Please give me a follow and share with your friends and family! I look forward to sharing this next big adventure with you all. Namaste <3 Finding Me Wherever I May Be https://findingmewhereverimaybe.blogspot.com/ IG: findingmewhereverimaybe Email: findingmewhereverimaybe@gmail.com

My first big solo travel has come to an end but my inspiration and ambition has just begun. I visited 3 new countries(Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore), 2 new states(Pennsylvania and Ohio). Put my toes in the sands of 15 different beaches and explored 3 different islands. I had 17 different temporary homes. I traveled on 10 different planes, 4 ferries, a sleeper train, countless buses, taxis, tuk-tuks, and motorbikes, 1 of though ride I even questioned my survival. Upon my arrival I dealt with one of the worst sickness of my life. I managed to get just one minor injury, which is impressive if you know me and I didn't even lose or damage my phone! I tried lots of new food, some good and some not so much. There are countless unforgettable memories and I have met so many incredible people, with some being life long friends now. It was great spending time with old friends as well. Words can not sum up this experience but it has changed me. My phone tracked that I walked 227.5km(141...

Carnegie Museum and the 'WE ARE NATURE, Living in the Anthropocene' Exhibit The previous day I had planned to visit the Carnegie Museum but it being a Tuesday they were closed. Upon waking this morning I decided today would be the day. I looked up their hours and they happened to have half off their final two hours of being opened, so I decided to do that thinking it would be enough time. Let me tell you now before getting to the good stuff, two hours is not , I repeat  NOT ,  enough time to absorb and see the Carnegie Museum! This is an all day adventure. Anyway... I saw that they had an exhibit going on called the 'WE ARE NATURE, Living in the Anthropocene'. Only the other day I had learned what Anthropocene was; We have been living in the geological Holocene Era and now it is being proposed that we have now entered the Antropocene Era (Carnegie 'WE ARE NATURE, Living in the Anthropocene'). Anthropocene is " the period of time during which human acti...

The days plan was to checkout Carnegie Museum of Art and Natural History, but upon arrival I found out that they sadly were not open on Tuesdays. Instead I checked out the Conservatory, had a perfect lunch at Unique Eats with my friend and decided to head to the famous Randyland. My friend had told me briefly about it when I was checking out a poem attached to her fridge a few nights back. From Oakland neighborhood I caught bus 74 that dropped me off a couple blocks down the road. It was a warm, lovely, sunny November day. When headed up Arch St from W North Ave it was not hard to miss Randyland as I approached! My eyes did not know what to focus on and I hadn't even set foot into the gates of this colorful outdoor art gallery yet! Within my first couple steps in I began having an eyegasm from all the sights and wonders! There were bright colored chairs going up the walls, set up in lounge areas and throughout the yard. Multi colored painted doors and plastic toy dinosaurs...

Chill Reggae Vibes of Koh Pha-ngan My time here was spent relaxing and soaking up the island vibes. So are you ready to spend time on a beautiful lush island with some reggae feels?  If you travel from Pattaya like I did it takes you 28 hours including layovers by bus, sleeper train, and ferry. I would suggest leaving from Bangkok if you aren't already in that Southern area. Here is how I did Koh Pha-ngan Where I Stayed On way here I talked to a few people about what the island was like to stay. After some suggestions and thought decided to head to the Northern part of the island, Haad Yao, where it was much quieter and relaxing. Upon arrival the ferry drops you off in Thong Sala which is the Western coast and you'll find all the big, bumpin' parties here. Ibiza Bungalows I chose this place based off a suggestion from this gentleman that I met on the sleeper train that has been coming to Koh Pha-ngan for the last 40 years. My first two nights he...