About me

Hey guys. I’m Zara! It’s so nice to meet you! I live in Toronto with my husband and my Cat.

I’m a coffee-chugging, globe-trotting, street-food fanatic, currently on a journey to live a more joyful and meaningful life.

I was always curious about the world since I was a child but I grew up in a conservative Muslim family and I wasn’t allowed to travel before I got married. Once I got married, life happened and I kept my happiness on the back burner for too long.

I’ve had depression a few times in my life, and it sucked the life out of me.

When searching for ways to cope with it, little to my surprise, I found an amazing community on Instagram, which led me to make some significant changes in my life.

I was even inspired to quit my job and take a three-month-long solo trip for some soul searching and it shifted my perspective in life.

Travel helped me change my mindset about how happiness is found in little things surrounding our lives every day. I try to maintain that MINDSET all the time now and do more things which bring joy to my life; Travelling is one of the biggest ones.

Here in my little corner of the internet, you’ll find stories about the people I met, the places that left me in awe, and the food that made me drool… because I LOVE helping people HOW to travel and immerse in the local culture.

And since no one’s life is full of fluffy bunnies and sprinkles.

Along with my travels, I occasionally speak about the struggles of my mental illness. It was through my struggles, that I found a path to personal growth, and a voice to help others.

It would mean the world to me if you follow me on this journey!

So much love,

P.S. Don’t forget to come say Hiii on Instagram

To keep in touch, please email Zara@coffeecupsandstamps.com