I've recently done an informal site audit to see what content performs well and I was surprised to see that posts about budgeting for specific trips did well. My five-part Australia budget guide (here, here, here, here, and here) was rather long winded and written many years ago, shortly after I … [Read more...] about The Cost of Traveling in Southeast Asia
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My Favorite Spots for Self Care in Atlanta
Despite what my friends and family think, I do actually spend a fair amount of time in my home city of Atlanta. It's nice to have a base to crash in between travels and is where I do most of my self-care. It's something that is important for the self employed because mental health is just as … [Read more...] about My Favorite Spots for Self Care in Atlanta
Dreams Coming True at Celebration of Harry Potter
I always dreamed of visiting a magical place I'd read about in books. The books that I started reading in middle school that turned into the movies I saw at midnight year after year. I visited the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort for the first time last year, decked out in … [Read more...] about Dreams Coming True at Celebration of Harry Potter
Behind the Curtain: February 2018
I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing the … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: February 2018
Side Hustle: Working as a TV and Film Extra
I've had a number of side hustles throughout my life, especially since I started working as a freelance writer. I've worked at the mall wrapping Christmas gifts, sewed labels into jerseys, been a substitute teacher, worked trade shows, and everything in between. But these days, I've earned extra … [Read more...] about Side Hustle: Working as a TV and Film Extra