Whether you are mumbling terribly mispronounced words in a new language, eating Indian food with your hands for the first time, or being herded through public transportation stations in a foreign country… I am a firm believer that travel is one of the greatest teachers in the world.
Read MoreIf Scrooge’s ghost of Christmas future came to me last January and told me all the things I would be doing in 2017, I wouldn’t have believed it. Looking back now having done it all, I still kind of don’t believe it...
Read MoreAfter thousands of miles traveled, I have learned what works and what doesn’t when it comes to staying healthy while traveling. These are my travel-tested and approved methods!
Read MoreIt took all the stars aligning to make it happen, but my Couchsurfing request to stay at a host home for travelers was approved! Ansley had not hosted any Couchsurfers in quite a while, but she accepted my travel partner and me to stay with her for four days. I had no idea what was in store for me...
Read MoreAs a mindful traveler, I love when I find great things to do or see that are free! I’m a firm believer that you don’t have to spend money to have an amazing experience and truly get to see and know the place you’re visiting. So, this is my ongoing list of all the fun freebies I’ve discovered around the world.
Read MoreI was surprised that there is a whole syndrome named after Paris thanks to people having their expectations crushed in some way. I thought for a moment and realized I wasn’t that surprised after all.
Read MoreWhen beginning my travel journey, I packed my makeup bag full of my daily essentials and then some. In nine months of traveling, I probably put on makeup a dozen times. This newfound love of going au naturel inspired me to rethink my beauty routine at home—and I think it could do the same for you!
Read MoreYou know that feeling when you don’t want your vacation to end? You’ve enjoyed yourself so much and finally have unwound from the stress you left back home, but now you can feel it all creeping back in as you get closer to returning home and to work.
Read MoreOne of the biggest travel myths I hear that keeps people from traveling is that it must be expensive. Between the flights, ground transportation, food, lodging, and all the sightseeing and tour costs you have to be a millionaire!
Read MoreThere are tons of articles and blogs out there that list paying attention to your surroundings as one of the top tips for staying safe while traveling. While I highly recommend that as well, a young Laos boy taught me an uncommon reason to keep your eyes and ears open and attentive.
Read MoreThe answer, in my experience, is “Yes”. You may be surprised because a lot of other words can be quite important, like “Where is the bathroom?”. Up until May 2016, I would have agreed with you on that—not that relieving oneself isn’t still high on the list!
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I write simple blogs sharing tried and true travel tips, lessons learned on the road, comical adventures, and my insights to mindful living—taken from real travel experience of over 405,000 miles traveled and applied to life at home. I am just an everyday person living mindfully to make travel my full-time lifestyle, while sharing with others how they can make their dreams come true too.
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