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!
China Travel Apps: 7 Essential Applications You’ll Need in 2025
In recent months, more than a couple of people I know are (finally) traveling to China. I’ve noticed that one of the main questions remaining relates to what travel apps are absolutely 100% essential, which ones aren’t,…
Bali Travel Guide: Plan Your Short Trips & Long-Term Adventures
Planning your first trip to Bali and need that final piece of information before departure? As someone who had a fantastic first trip to Bali and is actually planning a move to Ubud in June 2025, I thought, “Why…
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…