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 MoreYellowstone can be a bit overwhelming due to its sheer size and popularity. However, the trees, animals, and geysers are there existing in a beautiful high energy no matter what. If you can tap into that and remember what you came for, then you won’t be phased by traffic, crazy tourist groups, or anything else. Stay connected to the amazing vibration that nature puts off, and follow these nine tips to keep calm and enjoy Yellowstone for the magic that it is.
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 MoreYellowstone National Park is 2.2 million acres of forests, grassland, and water. There's no cell service or wifi, so it can be quite overwhelming to figure out your itinerary because there’s just SO much to see and literally all of it is magnificent!
Read MoreAustin is a vegan gem in a state well known for its meat and animal products. I was surprised to find so many great vegetarian and vegan food options and 100% veg restaurants. These are my top picks for a day in Austin.
Read MoreSitting in a hotel in Cambodia, my partner and I questioned whether we keep traveling the world or return to the U.S. We didn’t have to come back, and we certainly didn’t want to return to the same old way of life we had before we started traveling. So, we asked ourselves what we wanted life to look like if we returned to the States… The answer: We would move into an RV!
Read MoreThe number one question I get asked is, “How do you afford to travel?!” It’s often followed up with a funny remark about how I must have won the lottery or inherited a large sum of money—neither of which are true!
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 MoreLet’s get real for a minute, crime rates are scary. They make it hard to deny when you’re in a part of town that’s a little rough around the edges. You can usually avoid those areas when traveling for vacation; however, when you’re a full-time traveler, sometimes circumstances take you places you probably wouldn’t go otherwise...
Read MoreOne thing is for sure, no matter where you live there are several places in America that are on everybody’s travel wish list—from the Grand Canyon in Arizona to the sights of New York City. However, there is one location that I really haven’t heard much about: Texas.
Read MoreI didn’t like my job, and now I know why! A recent Gallup study found that only 13% of people worldwide actually like their jobs, and I was definitely not a part of that statistic. I’m sure you’ve been in that boat at some point or maybe you are in it now. For me it was a gift, but only because I acted on my unhappiness.
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 MoreYou’ve spent months dreaming of this trip, and now it’s coming to an end. But, if only there you had a way to bottle it up and take it home with you...
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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