the person behind the blog

hi, i’m samantha

actually, most people just call me sam! i’ve been curious about the world since i was a kid and convincing myself there were secret portals all around my hometown. i was adopted from china and rode my first plane at only three months, so i guess wanderlust always been in my blood!

i’ve been sharing my travels on this site since 2015, and i’m currently based out of philadelphia, pa. when not traveling, i’m often reading, going down some historic rabbit hole, exploring philly, or attempting to write my first novel. If you’re nosy like i am when i learn about a new internet person, you can read my full story below.