Hi, I'm Anna, a Full-Time Traveler!
I’m a vagabond writer and photographer with bylines in National Geographic, The Washington Post and AFAR. I’ve been traveling solo full-time for more than a decade and built this blog to help you (and your wallet) make the most of your adventures!
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I Live in Thailand – Here are my Favorite Places (and Where to Avoid)
The hardest part of any trip to Thailand is deciding where to go. The choices are endless – the white sandy beaches of the Andaman Coast, indulging in Chiang Mai’s culinary delights, visiting Bangkok’s gleaming Buddhist temples and biking through the 13th-century ruins of ancient Sukhothai.
8 Things to do in Ninh Binh, Vietnam—Here’s What’s Worth the Time
The scenery in Vietnam’s Ninh Binh province, known as the “Halong Bay on land” is unmatched in Southeast Asia. Discover the best things to do in Ninh Binh, from iconic Trang A boat trips and the Mua Cave viewpoint to tranquil pagodas and lush rice fields, along with transport and hotel options.
I Used SafetyWing Travel Insurance in Southeast Asia—Here’s How It Went
From a ski trip in the French Alps to backpacking South America, travel insurance is one of the most important things...
The Best Travel Photos from my 2025 Adventures
A visual recap of my 2025 adventures, featuring my favorite travel photos, the stories behind them, and inspiration for planning your own trips in the year ahead.
I Spent Two Months in Southern Africa—Here are my Favorite Safari Photos
I spent two months traveling in Southern Africa, photographing lions, elephants, hippos and more. In this post, I share my favorite 16 safari images, camera settings and honest tips for capturing wildlife from a bouncing jeep.
Connectivity in the Bush: Airalo eSIM Review for Safari & Travel in Southern Africa
Africa is a new and developing region in the eSIM card sphere, so I was excited to test out Airalo’s options on a recent two-month trip in Southern Africa spanning five countries. Here’s how it went.
12 Best Travel Gifts for the Holidays 2025, According to a Full-time Traveler
Alfred the Gnome loves being part of my annual travel gift guide! Every year, I compile a list of my favorite travel...
Airalo Review for Country-Hopping in the Balkans: Staying Connected from Greece to Montenegro
I spent two weeks on Amorgos, my favorite Greek island, with excellent cell service across the majority of the island....
17 Essential Travel Apps to Download Before your Next Trip (2025 Guide)
While the nostalgic part of me misses the days of paper maps and film cameras, smart phones do make travel and life a lot easier. Here’s a recap of my current favorite travel apps – almost all of them are free!
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Meet Alfred—The Traveling Gnome
Alfred’s probably the only gnome that’s been kicked out of the Taj Mahal and the Sphinx in Egypt. He’s been my favorite travel buddy since our paths crossed on the garden aisle of a supermarket in Sydney. We’ve trekked across all seven continents together for the past 11 years!
Alfred loves to be photographed. His goal is to make people laugh and inspire them to travel. If a tiny green gnome can travel, why can’t you? Where has Alfred been? Check out his photo gallery!
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