After graduating college in the nation's capital, Washington, DC, I decided to defer graduate school and take a gap year. It was by far one of the best things I've ever done and thankfully my parents came around the idea and supported my plans to travel, take classes, and backpack South East Asia (#FelisagoestoSEA). Throughout the year, I journaled and documented my travels on Instagram and received inquiries regarding travel destinations, things to-do, and foods to eat. Now, I'm going to share with you all the tips, tricks, and guides I know. I hope you find this helpful!

Check out our bucket list & some of my travel Instagram pics so far!

It's that time of the year to remind yourself to hang in there; this too shall pass 💕🐘 #Chiangmai #thailand #FelisagoestoSEA

A photo posted by Felisa (@felisaxo) on Dec 10, 2015 at 8:21pm PST

The girl on the train 🚂 •••••••••••• #FelisagoestoSEA #srilanka #hatton #dalhousie #roughguides

A photo posted by Felisa (@felisaxo) on Jul 11, 2016 at 5:56am PDT

Why's it more fun in the Philippines? You get to swim with whale sharks! 💕🐋 #cebu #oslob #itsmorefuninthephilippines #gapyearforever #travel #whalesharks #FelisagoestoSEA

A photo posted by Felisa (@felisaxo) on Feb 10, 2016 at 7:06am PST

Be a warrior, not a worrier 💪🏼 #yoga #warriorpose #yogi #bali #indonesia #travel #FelisagoestoSEA

A photo posted by Felisa (@felisaxo) on Apr 28, 2016 at 6:52pm PDT

Time for some HOT POT inside an IGLOO!! This is not a joke, we ate hot pot inside an IGLOO. We had to keep our hats on while we ate so the condensation wouldn't drip onto our hair and some pots wouldn't boil because it was too cold. But don't worry, the igloo didn't melt ⛄️💦 #shangrila #icebar #igloo #foodie #travel #harbin #FelisagoestoChina

A photo posted by Felisa (@felisaxo) on Mar 7, 2016 at 5:38am PST

How cute is this afternoon tea?! 😍 this photo doesn't do it justice: on the other side there's another drawer full of delicious savory treats!! 😋🍰 💌 Full blog review coming soon! 📍Cocoon @ Grand Mayfull Hotel, Jiannan Rd MRT #afternoontea #tea #foodie #foodporn #scones #cute #eat #eeeeeats #nomnom #taipei #taiwan #iseetaiwan

A photo posted by Felisa (@felisaxo) on May 15, 2016 at 4:39am PDT

From travel, food, fashion, to lifestyle blogging, I hope you find this helpful!

Which adventure would you like to hear about first? Comment below & I’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Felisa xo