Where I’ve Been
North America: Belize, Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, 26 U.S. states, and a few other Caribbean islands
Asia: China, Tibet, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates
Europe: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Monaco, Montenegro, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK
My Favorite Memories from My Favorite Places
Solo hiking in the Swiss Alps
Glacier National Park, Montana–America’s hidden gem
The unique gem of a country named Bosnia & Herzegovina
Italy…because Italy
Falling in love with Tibetan highlands and history
And, most of all, my second home: Beijing
My Travel Philosophy
To discover corners of the world where others rarely venture. To meet fascinating people from diverse backgrounds, to find natural beauty in each country I visit, and to share all of these experiences, views, interactions, and stories with others. To taste, hike, learn, and grow. To remind myself that I am very much alive, to live a life far from ordinary, and to inspire others to do the same.
Leah vs. The World 
Good for you, Leah! I’ve been telling my daughters for as long as they can remember to travel sometime after college but before they start their “real” jobs. Because it’s hard to do once you’re in a 9-to-5 career! My own daughter is setting out on a similar path in a few months and she shares the same philosophy as you. God bless and happy travels! xoxo, Kym Brunner