Hi, I'm Tiffany š
Welcome to Two Shoes One World, where I share travel itineraries, practical tips, and everything I've learned from exploring the world with just one backpack.
I've been traveling this way for about 8 years across 30+ countries, and I've developed a particular love for exploring cities on foot, packing light, and figuring out how to make the most of my time in a new place.
I'm a researcher at heart, which probably explains why I genuinely love planning a good itinerary. I can spend an inordinate amount of time on Google Maps figuring out routes, worthwhile detours, and all the little logistics that make a trip run smoothly. That's really why I started this blog. Travel time is precious, and while there's plenty of inspiration online, I've always felt there's less advice on how to actually make a trip work well. So why not share all that planning? Think of this blog as me handing you my travel notes so you can spend less time figuring things out and more time enjoying the trip.
I'm also a runner! I love exploring places on foot so much that I can't help but scope out running routes when booking accommodations. I'm currently training for the Paris Marathon while traveling full-time, so staying near a good running path has become almost as important as staying near a convenient metro station.
A little more about me: I'm a quantitative researcher by training. I previously worked as a Quantitative UX Researcher at Meta and earned a PhD in Psychology at Stanford, where I studied how cultural values shape online behavior. Apparently, I can't turn off the researcher part of my brain, even for traveling.
Anyway, whether you're planning your next trip, trying to pack lighter, or looking for ways to stay active while on the go, I hope you find something useful here!
And if you ever want to chat about travel, packing, running, or anything in between, shoot me a message. I'd love to hear from you!