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Hi, I’m Tara!

Welcome to Where Tara Went, a travel blog for intrepid travelers who aim to dive deeper wherever they go— exploring with intention, seeking off-the-beaten-path adventures, + immersing themselves in new experiences.

Where Tara Went is dedicated to informing your responsible explorations, inspiring your next adventure, and awakening your cultural curiosity.

From studying abroad in New Zealand to backpacking through South America, from vanlife in the U.S. to living in Europe + Asia— my travels across 6 continents have filled me with a wealth of knowledge I share on this site.

Here, you’ll find in-depth travel guides, city itineraries, outdoor adventure tips, food recommendations, + accommodation reviews.

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4-Day Bangkok Itinerary: How to Spend 4 Epic Days in Bangkok
4-Day Bangkok Itinerary: How to Spend 4 Epic Days in Bangkok
23 Unique Things to Do in Luang Prabang, Laos: The Ultimate Travel Guide (updated for 2025)
23 Unique Things to Do in Luang Prabang, Laos: The Ultimate Travel Guide (updated for 2025)
The Perfect 2-Week Laos Itinerary for First-Timers (2025)
The Perfect 2-Week Laos Itinerary for First-Timers (2025)
How to Celebrate the Festival of Light in Luang Prabang, Laos
How to Celebrate the Festival of Light in Luang Prabang, Laos
20 of the Best Cafés + Most Aesthetic Coffee Shops in Bangkok
20 of the Best Cafés + Most Aesthetic Coffee Shops in Bangkok
A First-Timer’s Guide to Celebrating Songkran in Bangkok (2024)
A First-Timer’s Guide to Celebrating Songkran in Bangkok (2024)
13x Best Things to Do in Kandy: A Guide to Sri Lanka’s Culture Capital
13x Best Things to Do in Kandy: A Guide to Sri Lanka’s Culture Capital
Hotel Review: PALM Hotel in Ahangama, Sri Lanka— Is it Worth Staying?
Hotel Review: PALM Hotel in Ahangama, Sri Lanka— Is it Worth Staying?
25Hours Hotel in Copenhagen: An Honest Review
25Hours Hotel in Copenhagen: An Honest Review
How to Visit Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka: A Complete Travel Guide to the Ancient City
How to Visit Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka: A Complete Travel Guide to the Ancient City
Hotel Review: Ahu Bay in Ahungalla, Sri Lanka — Is It Worth Staying?
Hotel Review: Ahu Bay in Ahungalla, Sri Lanka — Is It Worth Staying?
The Perfect 2, 3, or 4-Day Kyoto Itinerary
The Perfect 2, 3, or 4-Day Kyoto Itinerary
The Ultimate 7-Day Itinerary for Seoul, South Korea (2025): How to Spend a Week in Seoul
The Ultimate 7-Day Itinerary for Seoul, South Korea (2025): How to Spend a Week in Seoul
11 Best Cafés + Coffee Spots in Kyoto
11 Best Cafés + Coffee Spots in Kyoto
3-Day Seville Itinerary: The Perfect 3 Days in Seville, Spain (2025)
3-Day Seville Itinerary: The Perfect 3 Days in Seville, Spain (2025)
14 Coffee Shops + Cafés in Antigua, Guatemala, for Coffee Lovers
14 Coffee Shops + Cafés in Antigua, Guatemala, for Coffee Lovers
4 Days in Antigua, Guatemala Itinerary (2025 Guide)
4 Days in Antigua, Guatemala Itinerary (2025 Guide)
Yongma Land: Seoul's Abandoned Amusement Park (Updated for 2025)
Yongma Land: Seoul's Abandoned Amusement Park (Updated for 2025)
15 Things to Do in Vientiane: A Travel Guide to Vientiane, Laos (2025)
15 Things to Do in Vientiane: A Travel Guide to Vientiane, Laos (2025)
the ultimate safari guide to Udawalawe, Sri Lanka: how to book + what to pack (Updated for 2025)
the ultimate safari guide to Udawalawe, Sri Lanka: how to book + what to pack (Updated for 2025)
2-Day Zagreb Itinerary: How to See the Best of Zagreb in 2 Days (Updated for 2025)
2-Day Zagreb Itinerary: How to See the Best of Zagreb in 2 Days (Updated for 2025)
The Best Vegetarian + Vegan Restaurants in Hoi An, Vietnam in 2025
The Best Vegetarian + Vegan Restaurants in Hoi An, Vietnam in 2025
16 of The Best Things to Do in Ushuaia, Argentina in 2025
16 of The Best Things to Do in Ushuaia, Argentina in 2025
Ha Long Bay Cruise: A Sustainable Overnight Cruise with YESD Vietnam
Ha Long Bay Cruise: A Sustainable Overnight Cruise with YESD Vietnam
Sigiriya Rock or Pidurangala Rock: The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Sri Lanka’s Famous Viewpoints
Sigiriya Rock or Pidurangala Rock: The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Sri Lanka’s Famous Viewpoints
11 Interesting Things to Do in Colombo, Sri Lanka
11 Interesting Things to Do in Colombo, Sri Lanka
11 Best Things to Do in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
11 Best Things to Do in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
3 Days in Hanoi (2025): The Perfect 3-Day Hanoi Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
3 Days in Hanoi (2025): The Perfect 3-Day Hanoi Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Epic 4-Day London Itinerary for Food + Culture Lovers
Epic 4-Day London Itinerary for Food + Culture Lovers
14 Best Things to Do in Lille, France
14 Best Things to Do in Lille, France
 
 
 
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11 Best Cafés + Coffee Spots in Kyoto
11 Best Cafés + Coffee Spots in Kyoto
The Best Vegetarian + Vegan Restaurants in Hoi An, Vietnam in 2025
The Best Vegetarian + Vegan Restaurants in Hoi An, Vietnam in 2025
12 Best Cafés in Lille, France: A Brunch Lover's Guide to Lille
12 Best Cafés in Lille, France: A Brunch Lover's Guide to Lille
8 Best Coffee + Cafés in Tirana
8 Best Coffee + Cafés in Tirana
The Best Coffee in Oaxaca, México: 13 Can't-Miss Cafés
The Best Coffee in Oaxaca, México: 13 Can't-Miss Cafés
12 of the Best Brunch Spots in Lisbon, Portugal
12 of the Best Brunch Spots in Lisbon, Portugal
The 28 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Mexico City
The 28 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Mexico City
24 of The Best Coffee Spots in México City: A Café Lover's Guide to CDMX (Updated for 2025)
24 of The Best Coffee Spots in México City: A Café Lover's Guide to CDMX (Updated for 2025)
Where to Eat in Luang Prabang, Laos: 27 of the Best Restaurants (2024)
Where to Eat in Luang Prabang, Laos: 27 of the Best Restaurants (2024)
26 Best Foods + Drinks to Try at a German Christmas Market: A Foodie Bucket List
26 Best Foods + Drinks to Try at a German Christmas Market: A Foodie Bucket List
Where to Eat in Pokhara, Nepal: the 12 Best Places to Eat
Where to Eat in Pokhara, Nepal: the 12 Best Places to Eat
The Best Places to Eat in Udaipur: 15 Best Restaurants in Udaipur, India
The Best Places to Eat in Udaipur: 15 Best Restaurants in Udaipur, India
The Best Coffee + Cafés in Queenstown, New Zealand
The Best Coffee + Cafés in Queenstown, New Zealand
17 of Best Coffee + Cafés in Copenhagen
17 of Best Coffee + Cafés in Copenhagen
14 Best Restaurants for Vegetarians in Hanoi: Where to Find Vegetarian Food in Hanoi, Vietnam (Updated for 2025)
14 Best Restaurants for Vegetarians in Hanoi: Where to Find Vegetarian Food in Hanoi, Vietnam (Updated for 2025)
12 Cafés in Pushkar You Won't Want to Miss: The Best Cafés in Pushkar, India
12 Cafés in Pushkar You Won't Want to Miss: The Best Cafés in Pushkar, India
Where to Eat in Jaipur: 17 of the Best Restaurants + Cafés in Jaipur, India
Where to Eat in Jaipur: 17 of the Best Restaurants + Cafés in Jaipur, India
25 of the Best Spots for Vegetarian Food in Seoul, South Korea
25 of the Best Spots for Vegetarian Food in Seoul, South Korea
10 Vegetarian Restaurants in Marrakech: Where to Find the Best Vegetarian Food in Marrakech
10 Vegetarian Restaurants in Marrakech: Where to Find the Best Vegetarian Food in Marrakech
12 of the best restaurants in Varanasi, India: where to eat in "The City of Shiva"
12 of the best restaurants in Varanasi, India: where to eat in "The City of Shiva"
24 of The Best Cafés + Coffee Shops in Luang Prabang, Laos
24 of The Best Cafés + Coffee Shops in Luang Prabang, Laos
Where to Eat in Kathmandu, Nepal: 14 of the Best Places to Eat in Kathmandu
Where to Eat in Kathmandu, Nepal: 14 of the Best Places to Eat in Kathmandu
20 of The Best Restaurants in Bologna, Italy: Where to Eat in Bologna
20 of The Best Restaurants in Bologna, Italy: Where to Eat in Bologna
10 Most Delicious Places to Eat + Drink in Sioux Falls
10 Most Delicious Places to Eat + Drink in Sioux Falls
13 of the Best Places to Eat + Drink in Jackson, Wyoming
13 of the Best Places to Eat + Drink in Jackson, Wyoming
20 of The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Tulum, Mexico
20 of The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Tulum, Mexico
17 of the most delicious places to eat + drink in Great Falls, Montana
17 of the most delicious places to eat + drink in Great Falls, Montana
12 of the best places to eat + drink in Kalispell, Montana
12 of the best places to eat + drink in Kalispell, Montana
14 of the best brunch spots in Porto, Portugal you can't miss
14 of the best brunch spots in Porto, Portugal you can't miss
Where to Find the Best Vegetarian Tapas in Seville, Spain
Where to Find the Best Vegetarian Tapas in Seville, Spain
 
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23 Unique Things to Do in Luang Prabang, Laos: The Ultimate Travel Guide (updated for 2025)
23 Unique Things to Do in Luang Prabang, Laos: The Ultimate Travel Guide (updated for 2025)
The Perfect 2-Week Laos Itinerary for First-Timers (2025)
The Perfect 2-Week Laos Itinerary for First-Timers (2025)
How to Celebrate the Festival of Light in Luang Prabang, Laos
How to Celebrate the Festival of Light in Luang Prabang, Laos
15 Things to Do in Vientiane: A Travel Guide to Vientiane, Laos (2025)
15 Things to Do in Vientiane: A Travel Guide to Vientiane, Laos (2025)
Where to Eat in Luang Prabang, Laos: 27 of the Best Restaurants (2024)
Where to Eat in Luang Prabang, Laos: 27 of the Best Restaurants (2024)
Pullman Luang Prabang: an honest hotel review
Pullman Luang Prabang: an honest hotel review
Le Sen Boutique Hotel in Luang Prabang, Laos: a hotel review
Le Sen Boutique Hotel in Luang Prabang, Laos: a hotel review
24 of The Best Cafés + Coffee Shops in Luang Prabang, Laos
24 of The Best Cafés + Coffee Shops in Luang Prabang, Laos
what to expect with Orange Robe Tours in Luang Prabang
what to expect with Orange Robe Tours in Luang Prabang
how to support minority communities in northern Laos
how to support minority communities in northern Laos
how to kayak the Nam Ha River in Laos
how to kayak the Nam Ha River in Laos
how to plan a multi-day trek in Luang Namtha, Laos
how to plan a multi-day trek in Luang Namtha, Laos
the perfect 2-day itinerary for Luang Namtha, Laos
the perfect 2-day itinerary for Luang Namtha, Laos
how to get to Tad Thong waterfalls + what to expect
how to get to Tad Thong waterfalls + what to expect
the hidden hike in Chomphet District, Laos
the hidden hike in Chomphet District, Laos
homestay highlight: Vanvisa At The Falls in Luang Prabang, Laos
homestay highlight: Vanvisa At The Falls in Luang Prabang, Laos
a review of Mekong Kingdoms' sunset cruise in Luang Prabang, Laos
a review of Mekong Kingdoms' sunset cruise in Luang Prabang, Laos
what to expect from Tamarind Cooking School in Luang Prabang, Laos
what to expect from Tamarind Cooking School in Luang Prabang, Laos
how to get to Pak Ou Caves
how to get to Pak Ou Caves
renting a motorbike in Laos: questions to ask + things to consider
renting a motorbike in Laos: questions to ask + things to consider
how to visit the first buffalo dairy in Laos
how to visit the first buffalo dairy in Laos
Nahm Dong Park in Luang Prabang, Laos: everything you need to know
Nahm Dong Park in Luang Prabang, Laos: everything you need to know
a day of rice farming in Laos on Living Land Farm
a day of rice farming in Laos on Living Land Farm
what to know about Mandalao's ethical elephant encounter in Laos
what to know about Mandalao's ethical elephant encounter in Laos
hotel highlight: My Dream Boutique Resort in Luang Prabang, Laos
hotel highlight: My Dream Boutique Resort in Luang Prabang, Laos
how to get to Tad Sae Waterfalls in Luang Prabang, Laos
how to get to Tad Sae Waterfalls in Luang Prabang, Laos
 
 

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