I am Pari. I am an traveler, a wife, a socially awkward nerd, and an avid reader of mystery novels. Travel for me is an opportunity to learn something new, to discover new foods, places and immerse myself in a different culture.

My personal mantra is "Travel shouldn't be stressful". So, my style of travel is slow. I like to spend a month or longer in a single location acquainting myself with the heart of a place, discovering its secret destinations and quirks that only locals know about. If, like me, you like a healthy dose of local experiences mixed with tourist attractions during your travels, read on...