Hippo lover, Asia addict, budget backpacker, and off-beat travel enthusiast- Samantha enjoys traveling to and writing about places that other tourists don't. Originally from Connecticut in the US, she spent 5 years living in Miami, and now considers the world her place of residence. Samantha is the face behind Intentional Detours Travel Blog, which focuses on her backpacking adventures in South Asia. You can also find her on Instagram and Twitter.