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
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A Day in the Life: Peace Corps Volunteer
I wanted this series to be semi-regular, but that didn't exactly happen. But don't worry, now I'm back with a terrific interview from hilarious Peace Corps alumna and blogger Melanie Chamberlain. The Peace Corps has a long history of volunteers and I briefly considered it as a postgraduate option … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life: Peace Corps Volunteer
My Travel Scrapbooks
I know how it sounds. Scrapbooking is for soccer moms or retired women. But I've been scrapbooking since I was in elementary school, somewhat sporadically. I save everything from ticket stubs to business cards to receipts from my travels, all to put into a scrapbook once I've gotten home. It's … [Read more...] about My Travel Scrapbooks
Interview with Travel Guru Rick Steves
Some people freak out at the idea of interviewing their favorite celebrities, like Brad Pitt or Kate Hudson. I, however, turned my stomach into knots when I was given the chance to interview one of my idols, Rick Steves. I've been watching his PBS show for as long as I can remember and couldn't … [Read more...] about Interview with Travel Guru Rick Steves
My Battle with Travel Anxiety
I spent my first day in Paris dry heaving and watching MTV dubbed in French in my Quartier Latin hotel room. While the rest of my family was out exploring the city, my dad patiently sat with me while I tried to keep down the medicine I picked up from the local pharmacy. What the hell is wrong with … [Read more...] about My Battle with Travel Anxiety