There are many articles out there where people share how their life changed after travel or living abroad, discussing how their perspectives widened, they learned new skills, or gained confidence. While this article will discuss a similar topic we are going to dive into it a bit differently. I want to use this time to …
We all have pet peeves. If you don’t then you are an incredibly chill human and I’d love to know your secrets. After spending the majority of my life traveling, I have developed a bit of a list. Yes, I am a bit of a rule follower, but only in the name of safety, preservation, …
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Looking for a way to travel more in 2021 while supporting your local community? Look no further. This article will discuss 8 reasons why it is better to travel locally (they are difficult to argue with!) and give you 6 suggestions and ideas to help inspire your next local adventure. Listen to an episode of …
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I have been avoiding writing about this topic explicitly, but it would be insincere to not address the pandemic in the room. I believe that as a travel writer that I have a responsibility to share not only the best travel tips and destinations but to inform my readers about current policies, trends, or world …
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As you know, travel is essentially canceled until further notice and especially international travel. That has made it very difficult to write about travel, especially when all of my trips of 2020 are canceled – and it was going to be a big one! Let’s say my mourning days are over and it is time …
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Buying gifts for travelers, nomads, and wanderlust can often be a struggle. Many of us don’t like to have a lot of -things- it doesn’t help us pack light. We are also often less materialistic, opting for the experiences of travel over a house full of stuff. This list of unique travel gifts isn’t like …
With everyone shoving new eco-friendly and green products in your face it just feels like they cost you more money. I want to share 17 sustainability tips that will save you money. Saving money is great for many reasons, but for the wanderlust, it means more travel! If you are new to sustainability and the …
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Travel is a massively growing industry which is amazing because travel becomes more accessible but it also can negatively impact the environment. I want to share some tips on how to travel more sustainably. Sustainable travel is travel that is mindful of the social, economic, and of course, environmental impacts and reducing negative influences. There …
They looked down at the human poop on the road and back at me. I wanted to die. I saw the look in their eyes. Is this woman insane? Is this hers? How could I explain that no this is not my doing and please don’t make this day any worse. It was not my …
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Google Maps is probably my most used travel app. I have been sharing my tips and tricks for using it for travel for years. Since these are questions I get over and over it is definitely time to share this article. If you have any questions or additional tips to share please leave them in …
One thing I get asked often is how I can afford to travel. Well, it is a combination of things but one of them is that I spend less than the average person when booking my trips, and while I am actually traveling. I thought I would share some tips that I use that might …
I really enjoy trying out new apps for my phone, especially if those apps make my life easier. Whenever I travel with other people I tend to notice that I am the only one using various apps to get the most out of my travels. Whether it is planning my itinerary or just helping me …
Over the years a lot of people are shocked to learn that I have flying anxiety, and ask me why I keep doing it if it scares me so much. I thought I would share my story about my fascination with flying and travel as a young child and how my anxieties developed in my …
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