I read a post on Wandering Earl a while back about how he's been able to travel for the last 12 years almost continuously and my friend Margo just reminded me of it. So how have I been able to afford to travel? In most people's terms, I can't. I'm not a trustafarian with … [Read more...] about How Can I Afford to Travel?
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Kayaking on Shem Creek
I was very excited to return to Charleston for my college reunion and in celebration of my sister Sammi's 22nd birthday. Our present to her was something completely out of my comfort zone, a kayaking tour on Mount Pleasant's seafood capital, Shem Creek. I did my research and booked the Shem … [Read more...] about Kayaking on Shem Creek
A Day in the Life: Digital Strategist
After the last interview with Peace Corps alum Melanie, American expat Edna contacted me about her jobs overseas, including this job as a digital strategist in Singapore, as well as her current gig as a private tutor in Paris. I'm excited to present a totally different kind of interview, one … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life: Digital Strategist
Photo Friday: Decatur, GA
A few weeks ago, Sammi and I drove over to Decatur, a hip neighborhood in Atlanta, for me to research an article and to keep us busy. Sammi has been working at a 4 H Center an hour south of town and hasn't gotten as many hours as she wants, so she spends a lot of time at home. I still haven't … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Decatur, GA
Things I Miss Most About Australia
I've been back from Australia for four months now and I've had time to really start to miss things about it. But they aren't necessarily what you think they would be. I started writing this post over a month ago, but after reading Cailin's post on the things she hates about Australia, where she is … [Read more...] about Things I Miss Most About Australia