Welcome to my travel blog! My name is Mariah and I am a 23 year old female solo traveler. This blog is here to provide two things: advice to take with a grain of salt, and some epic stories. My favorite hobbies include eating street food, learning “hello” and “thank you” in the language of every new country I visit, and putting my life in vague danger for the sake of some new lore. From Nepal to Vietnam, Colombia to Mexico, Jordan to Afghanistan… welcome to the adventure.
  • Habibi, Come to Afghanistan

    My trip to Afghanistan has been the most eye-opening experience of my life thus far. There is so much to be said, so much to be explained, so much to think about when it comes to this wildly misunderstood country, and of course this little blog will barely scratch the surface. However, I learned a…

  • Tagines & Treks (Mt. Toubkal addition)

    My fellow happy hikers, climb Mt. Toubkal! Not only is it the tallest mountain in North Africa, but it’s actually a really enjoyable climb, and very doable if you are in relatively good shape (and that’s coming from someone who currently is not). Toubkal, the highest peak in the Atlas Mountain Range, is accessible straight…

  • Marrakech: the real way

    Marrakech Let’s just cut to the chase: Marrakech is a lot. There is no doubt about it, it is a very touristy and overwhelming city. However, I found there was a way to see this city that feels much more authentic than the typical tourist visit. Of course you should explore the Medina, visit the…

  • A Budget Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Ecuador

    Me on the summit of Cotopaxi Thinking about visiting mainland Ecuador? Worried about safety? Want to climb a volcano? Look no further, I have (some) of the answers to your questions. I visited Ecuador at the end of my backpacking trip through Latin America and spent about 2 weeks there before running out of money;…