After my post Real World Lessons I Wish I'd Learned Sooner, I started thinking about things I could still tell my twentysomething self, even if it's too late for my 18 year old self. While I chose to travel and delay the "real world" as much as possible, some of my friends have taken different … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life: AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer
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15 Real World Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Sooner
“Welcome to the Real World. It sucks. You’re gonna love it.”- Friends I’m the oldest child in my family, including both sides of cousins, so in many ways I am a trailblazer, whether or not I want to be. My youngest sister Rachel is on the verge of graduating high school in May and is … [Read more...] about 15 Real World Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Sooner
Thrifty Travel in Sydney and Beyond
In conjunction with my friend Brooke of Brooke vs. the World’s upcoming e-book on thrifty traveling, I am offering you my tips on saving money whilst traveling. While most of these tips apply primarily to travels in Australia, some are helpful anywhere you … [Read more...] about Thrifty Travel in Sydney and Beyond
The One Where I Get Dysentery
There is nothing worse than being sick in a foreign country, even if it's one where everyone speaks English. I don't care what age you are, all you want is your mommy to take care of you. Without getting into any of the icky details, I've been feeling terrible the last couple of days. … [Read more...] about The One Where I Get Dysentery
Being the Three Sisters
There are many variations on the Aboriginal legend. In all versions, there were three sisters, named Meehni, Wimlah and Gunneedoo, members of the Katoomba tribe living in the Blue Mountains. The first version says that their father, Tyawan, possessed a magic shinbone that transformed him into a … [Read more...] about Being the Three Sisters