About Me

Hey it’s Rhea Rupani here from The Rhealest and I though I would introduce to myself to my new and current followers and tell you about how The Rhealest came about.

I was basically bitten by the travel bug the day I was born. My parents grew up in Kenya, Africa and had traveled the world before settling down in America. Instead of being read bedtime stories, I fell asleep every night listening to their childhood adventures and learning world geography. I know to some that might not be all exciting but for me it was the spark that ignited my wanderlust.

In 2015, I started this blog originally as a way to share my stories with friends and family. At this point I had already traveled to 8 countries and a handful US states all while balancing my academics. Now that I’ve graduated from college, I want to share my stories and adventures (abroad & at home) to help you explore the world, save money to travel, and provide tips.

Things that I love: dogs, Bollywood dancing, hip-hop music, my family, writing, photography, reading, and binging Netflix shows. Not necessarily in that order.

While I’m not a full-time travel blogger, I do believe it is possible to seek adventures and excel at a 9-5 job. I’m excited that you’ve decided to come on this journey with me. So here’s to new memories, lessons learned and no regrets, welcome to The Rhealest. Also be sure to follow me on Instagram (@the_rhealest) for new stories, photography and life updates.