Hello!
I’m Arianna
Welcome to Life, Travel & Asia: your gateway to the authentic soul of Asia!
In 2019, I called Xi’an and China my home for over a year. I explored the vibrant cities of Shanghai and Beijing. Yet, it was the remote beauty of the Gansu province and Guilin that truly captured my heart.
After returning to China in 2024 and a life-changing trip to Bali, I am planning to move back to Asia to deepen my connection to this part of the world where I truly belong.
Here, I share travel inspiration, helpful guides, and experiences that will show you the authentic side of my favorite corner of the world… Asia!
What to Pack for Bali: The Girl’s Ultimate Packing Guide
Are you planning your first trip to Bali and already trying to figure out how to fit everything in your luggage (or worse, your 50L backpack)? Here I am to help you plan the perfect (and efficient)…
Bali Travel Itinerary: 10 Days to Fall in Love with the Island’s Unique Soul
Have you ever landed in a country for the first time and immediately felt that sense of belonging? That’s exactly what happened to me when I arrived in Bali on December 27th, 2024. I had been dreaming…
2-Day Central Bali Itinerary: Wild Nature, Unique Culture & Authentic Charm
As we escaped the chaos of south Bali, one of my friends commented, “Look at how the landscape has changed,” and I couldn’t help but agree. After just two days (not for me, I had just arrived…
3-Day Gili Trawangan Itinerary: Explore The Island That Feels Like Freedom
“Me siento libre,” my Spanish friend Monica yelled. Her voice battling the wind and the sea while sitting on the upper deck of the ferry heading to Gili Trawangan. “I feel free”— that’s what “me siento libre”…
Packing for The Gili Islands? Read This First!
Picture this: you’ve just arrived on Gili Trawangan – bright blue waters, swaying palm trees… and likely a 20kg backpack stuck to your back like a lovesick koala (or a suitcase that you’ll have to carry around)….