Scarlett Hayes is a US-based curious soul who turned her love of maps and cultures into a life of travel. With a degree in International Relations from UC Berkeley, she’s been to 30+ countries and always looks for real stories off the beaten path. Whether hiking in the Andes or soaking sun on a Bali beach, Scarlett gets to the heart of every place she visits. When she’s not on the road, she’s reading or planning her next offbeat adventure—always with a journal in hand and a story to tell.