About Me | Welcome to Lulla Travel

Hi, I'm Rachel. I was born and raised primarily in Bangkok, Thailand. "Lulla" (pronouncing lun-la) is actually a Thai slang, meaning joyful. That's where the name of this blog comes from!  Anyways, to tell you a bit about me, growing up, I did not travel much at all. I only remember going to school, my grandmother's house then back home. My world was quite limited. It wasn't until when I was 14 that I took my first trip to  Hokitika, New Zealand. It was only 2 weeks for a summer camp, but it opened up a whole new world for me. I got the first taste of freedom and independence, and it was so liberating! From then on, my life has been full of travels! ​

At 15, I spent a year as an exchange student in Missouri, the United States. It was that year of full immersion in the American culture and language that I picked up English. I went on to college in the New York City.  During this time, I got to explore many places in the States and South America.  After graduation, I came back to Thailand where I worked for a few years in the finance industry before ending up in London. These years in London allowed me to explore many countries in Europe, where I totally fell in love with its  beautiful architectures, fascinating history, and rich cultures - and of course, solo travel! 

This blog is also a journal of where I have been, as I will try to share my past trips and experience here as well.  The wonderful part of traveling is that although I might start out the trip solo, I always end it with new friends. Honestly, I never felt alone in any of my solo trips. And I can't wait to share the journey with you!

With much love,

Rachel
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