Hi, I’m Justine.
Welcome to my blog!
I’m a full-time lawyer and part-time blogger who seeks to be a life optimist, nature enthusiast, and cosmopolitan adventurist. I grew up in sunny SoCal, studied abroad in England during college, spent a summer after college in India, and am currently based in New York City. In my free time I enjoy hiking, singing, and listening to podcasts!
I first started a blog in 2017 to document my study abroad adventures, and have since expanded it to share my travel and life experiences. Blogging has become my passion project, allowing me to share my love of exploration and some of my most memorable experiences with you!
I hope that this blog inspires you to make the most of whatever season you’re in, explore all that life has to offer, and seek out new challenges and adventures. As my mom once said, life is too short to not do the things we obsess about! My hope is that this blog empowers you to be the best version of yourself, pursue your dreams (and not necessarily other people’s dreams for you), and ultimately live a life that is most meaningful and true to you.
Some fun facts about me:
- Favorite food: pistachio gelato (from Italy specifically) and dark chocolate
- Favorite show: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
- Favorite travel destinations: exploring the backwater canals in beautiful Kerala, India, sipping matcha in Japan, and spending a summer exploring D.C.
- No regrets: Skydiving in Hawaii, hiking Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, and running my first marathon
- Favorite tradition: Watching tennis!