About Me

My name is Daphne! I was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan, but I currently live in Los Angeles. I graduated from the University of Southern California in May 2024 with my bachelor’s degree in journalism, and am currently pursuing my master’s degree — also at USC — in marketing. I’m set to graduate in May 2025.

I grew up traveling, and had been to about 20 countries before I even turned 18. In my lifetime, I have been to five out of seven continents, have solo traveled, and have created and shared itineraries for other travelers, which I continue to do both on my website and on my social media pages.

Traveling with intention and ethical travel practices are some topics that I’m most interested in researching and sharing. I believe that travel is a privilege, and not one that should be taken lightly. Travel means that you are a guest in someone else’s home, and it’s best to act accordingly and to contribute to local economies as much as possible.

Fun Facts! I speak four languages (three fluently — English, Turkish, and Spanish — and one conversationally — Korean), and I adore reading. I read 54 books in 2024 and am looking to read another 60 in 2025!