Diaries of a Backpacker

03/01/2026

Thinking of the people of today 🇮🇷 Curious what Iran and Iranians are like beyond the headlines? I am sure the country has likely changed a lot since my solo trip back in January 2010, check out my travel story and personal experience through this blog.

An elderly woman wearing a long black chador closed her eyes and murmured. She placed her right hand on the cold metal fence that circled a sarcophagus covered with a green cloth. A portrait stood over the tomb. Abruptly...

01/01/2026

A last-minute road trip to San Diego to close out 2025 🌊

Beach vibes, morning runs along the coast, gorgeous sunsets, time with friends, and making memories with family.🌅

Exactly what I needed to end the year.

❤️

11/11/2025

As we drove around Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, I enjoyed the fascinating mix of colonial charm and modern architecture at every turn.

The city proudly displays its rich cultural heritage, from ornate temples and old buildings to bustling, colorful markets filled with energy and life.

While I wouldn’t spend several days here, it’s definitely worth a stop to take in the sights and experience another side of the country, where the old and new collide in harmony.