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The Friendly Traveler

hi, I’m Maya

Welcome to my blog!

Born and raised in California, I’m currently 27 years old and living in San Francisco as a digital marketer. While the 9-to-5 stability is great for the bank, I am always yearning for more adventure in life. I have traveled mostly within the U.S. and Europe, and my future dream destinations include cities across Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Why start a blog? I am an avid travel blog reader, researching the best places to go in every city I go to visit. I am also a shameless sucker for aesthetic and love the intermix of travel with photography. I am hoping to bring that to you with this blog and help you plan the best trip to wherever your next destination may be!

Fun facts about me

My favourite place on earth

Maui, Hawaii

I can’t live without

Apple Maps

My favorite drink

Iced Matcha Lemonade

On weekends, i enjoy

Quality time with friends and family

My favourite colour

Yellow

Interesting fact about me

Competitive Board Game Player

get to know me

Current Travel Bucket List:

  • Kruger National Park, South Africa
  • The Arctic
  • The Fjords, Norway
  • Borneo
  • Zion National Park, Utah

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