Views over Table Rock Lake

19 Beautiful Places in Missouri (which lived up to my expectations!)

Famous for inspiring Mark Twain’s novels including The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, I discovered on my five week Missouri road trip that this intriguing Midwestern state had a wonderfully laid-back vibe — all wide-open spaces, sprawling mountains, rolling plains, winding rivers, and hidden gems. Here are the unforgettable places that made my trip so special…

My photo of the sunset at Tanjung Aru Beach in Kota Kinabalu taken November 2024

18 Breathtaking Places in Malaysia I Totally Fell For!

From beaches to lounge on, rainforests to trek (and sweat!) through, exotic wildlife to seek out, unbeatable cuisine, deep-seated traditions, and rich cultural history, I loved the Malaysia had it all! From my time traveling around this intriguing country (three months in total), I’ve narrowed it down to the spots that left the biggest impression on me…