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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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
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
Anatomy of a Press Trip
I watched a television show on the Travel Channel a few years ago called Confessions of a Travel Writer, which featured Andrew Evans, Charles Runnette, Shira Lazar and other writers on a press trip. It portrayed some writers in a bad light, after many snooty demands, and others really taking the … [Read more...] about Anatomy of a Press Trip
Making Travel a Priority in College
The question I am asked most often in reference to my blog and lifestyle in general is, "How are you able to travel so much? I wish I could do that." It's mostly people from high school or college who maybe had one study abroad experience and that was the extent of their travels. I always give … [Read more...] about Making Travel a Priority in College