The Upbeat Path

11/08/2019

Joss shots, Chang, new friends, beach hangs, and times I can sometimes only vaguely remember yet will never forget 😂 This definitely sums up my time at 🍻🇹🇭 🏝

01/08/2019

𝚃𝚛𝚊𝚒𝚗 𝚂𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝, 𝙷𝚊𝚗𝚘𝚒 🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂

Located in the famous Old Quarter of Hanoi, Train Street is a one-of-a-kind thrill. Watch as locals go about their day and tourists sip coffee or bia on little stools surrounding the tracks - then as soon as the impending train sounds, stools and tables are packed away and everyone is shoved into the walls as to not get crushed by the training storming by!
I’ve lived in Hanoi for a year and can’t believe it took me this long to see the train. It’s become a huge tourist attraction and the number of bars that popped up in the last year didn’t exist when I was backpacking Vietnam.

15/07/2019

In a NY state of mind 🗽🏙 @ New York, New York

24/05/2019

I’ve been living in Hanoi for the past 8 months and think it’s about time I start writing about it.

So what better topic to write about than food?! 🥢

Here’s a list of *my* 5 favorite Vietnamese dishes in Hanoi.

Do you like Vietnamese food? Let me know your favorites in the comments!

https://www.theupbeatpath.com/blog/5-must-try-foods-in-hanoi

When you think of Vietnamese food, what comes to mind first? Pho? Banh Mi? I thought so. And yeah, those are in fact quintessential Vietnamese recipes, but there’s so many more Vietnamese delicacies that you simply have to try from all over the country. And since I’m currently living in Hanoi

23/05/2019

South America is a continent of endless adrenaline-filled adventures.

What experiences have you had in South America that you'd like to add to the list?

https://www.theupbeatpath.com/blog/2019/5/21/5-unmissable-experiences-in-south-america

Guest Post If you are planning a trip to South America, there are some key experiences you just can't afford to leave off your list. Let's take a look at five of the most unmissable! 1. Hiking in the wild

25/09/2018

A few weeks ago I journeyed with some friends from Salzburg to the Germany border to visit Königsee, or Kings Lake. It was an absolutely gorgeous September day and we all stripped down to our bathing suits and jumped in the frigid clear water.

Did we freeze our bums off? Yes. Was it worth it? Absolutely!

26/08/2018

Hey Petra, for being over 2000 years old, you stay lookin’ good. Teach me? 🇯🇴🏺

15/08/2018

Yesterday I visited Golan Heights, the area captured from Syria and occupied by Israel during the 6 Day War, which Israel effectively annexed in 1981.
It was a strange and depressing feeling, standing atop what was once a Syrian bunker and overlooking Syria's now nearly uninhabited cities, knowing that most Syrians live constant threat and fear as I can peer over their abandoned home in peace.
I pray all Syrians can find this same peace and safety one day soon.

08/07/2018

Cheeky Charlestown Beach vibes 🏖🍑💦

12/06/2018

What comes to your mind.....when you think of paradise 🌺🌴

25/05/2018

Festival dreaming 🌙🖤🔮
This was taken at Oregon Eclipse last year, the incredible festival centered around the solar eclipse. Not sure if any festival will ever top this one!
What festivals are you hitting this summer? ☺️

21/05/2018

Singapore was my first stop of my Southeast Asia adventure that started about four months ago. After over 24 hours of travel, I can’t say I minded the lack of culture shock that Singapore (didn’t) offer.
The uber-clean streets, incredible architecture, reliable public transit, delicious food and - my least favorite - Western pricing made me feel like I was in some utopia metropolis.
Seems like it was ages ago that I was in Singapore, but soon enough I’ll be back for my flight to the US. It’ll be bittersweet for sure. Have you been to Singapore?

21/05/2018

If you’re headed down Vietnam and wondering where to stop after Hoi An, check out Quy Nhon - or more specifically, Bãi Xép, the oceanside village dotted with guesthouses and bungalow resorts with a relaxed and authentic vibe. Perfection!

11/05/2018

Ordered two iced lattes on Nusa Lembongan and ended up with these ice cream coffee concoctions. Totally not complaining though. 💁🏼‍♀️🍧🍭

07/05/2018

Arrived in Bali from HCMC, Vietnam yesterday morning after 13 hours of travel and no sleep. Dare I say I was almost a bit culture shocked? Or maybe my wallet was shocked, idk. Either way I feel more like I’m in a tropical Brooklyn than Asia. And I guess I’m okay with that for now. I mean, who doesn’t love smoothie bowls in paradise? 🏝🌞🌅🥥🍓
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05/05/2018

Two magical months later, it’s finally time to say “tạm biệt” for now to Vietnam. I couldn’t be more grateful to have had the opportunity to explore this country - from its mountains to its coastline, to its rice terraces and its increasingly globalized cities - and while I’m excited for my next adventure in Indonesia, I must say I’m already thinking about the next time I’ll get to return. cảm ơn việt nam! 🇻🇳 🏮

01/05/2018

That face when you make it from Hanoi to Saigon on a motorbike. Cheers! 🍻

28/04/2018

Who else enjoys a good family dinner while traveling?

22/04/2018

Honestly one of the most incredible views I’ve ever encountered in all my travels!

The Ha Giang Loop is one of the most incredible and scenic motorbike routes one can take in Northern Vietnam. Learn why and how to go about the Ha Giang Loop here!

08/04/2018

Walking along the tracks of the famous “Train Street” in Hanoi 🛤💃🏼

08/04/2018

In Vietnam’s northernmost province bordering China, Ha Giang, time seems to have stood still as the village natives continue to wear their ethnic garb and live in a similar fashion that I’d imagine they have for many years.

06/04/2018

On my first few days in Hanoi, I took to the streets to capture some everyday life in this crazy, boisterous, loud, and absolutely fantastic Vietnamese city. This couple was seemingly posing for a photoshoot, but the photographer was nowhere to be found. I wish I had given them my biz card, because I think I captured quite a moment here.

04/04/2018

After riding through the Ha Giang Loop in north Vietnam for three days, we thought it couldn’t get any more stunning than it had been...then we came across this stunning view along the Mã Pí Lèng Pass. Need I say more?

04/04/2018

Looking for smooth sailing while traveling? Make sure these 4 things that could set you back on the road are taken care of first!

https://www.theupbeatpath.com/blog/2018/4/4/4-things-that-could-set-you-back-while-traveling

Even the most carefully considered plans can be disrupted — and travel is no exception. But you don’t have to let it stop you from setting off. We can’t promise that your trip will be trouble-free, but we can write a list of the most common setbacks and how to deal with them (and minimize the ...

01/04/2018

Vroomvroomin’ with .sam through the Ha Giang Loop, a breathtaking motorbike loop through the northernmost province of Vietnam - home to over 700,000 Vietnamese and the most rugged mountains in the country.
Can’t wait to share more photos of the incredible scenery!
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04/03/2018

القصص هي عملة مشتركة للبشرية.
“Stories are a communal currency of humanity.”
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27/02/2018

So glad to be back in Chiang Mai, undoubtably one of my favorite cities on this earth. I love that in the midst of the chaos of city life, it’s so easy to find peace here simply by turning the corner. Not to mention the history, the gorgeous wats and the delicious food! 🛵🏯🗺

23/02/2018

as summer 🌞 grows closer, I can’t help but begin to daydream about being back in the dust ~

anyone else know this feeling? who is heading to the playa this year? 🌪🔮

15/02/2018

Kind of glad we didn’t spend more than one night in Ko Phi Phi - I don’t think my liver could have handled it!
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