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September 30, 2016
The Cat Lady Abroad

The Cat Lady Abroad

As an animal lover, it has been tough traveling in southeast Asia. Sad stray dogs and cats run rampant everywhere, and even in touristed Bali, the cacophony of cockfights can pierce a peaceful evening. It breaks my heart constantly. So I was determined to plan my trip around some volunteering at animal sanctuaries—I wanted to …

September 28, 2016
Bali, Why?

Bali, Why?

I’ve spent a fair bit of time puzzling over why people have such a positive mental image of Bali. Before my trip, if I mentioned my plans to visit Indonesia to anyone, I received mostly indifferent looks. Say the word “Bali,” though, and it’s a different story. Bali evokes paradise. But why? It’s one of …

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