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5 Must-Try Coffee Shops in Antigua, Guatemala
Because you'd go crazy trying to narrow them down without some guidance If you’re anything like me, exploring local coffee shops is a...
Sep 29, 20193 min read


14 Pro Travel Tips & Truths (Learned from Experience)
Because you definitely don't know it all when you start traveling (or ever, really!) You can plan, plan, plan all you want when prepping...
Aug 13, 20195 min read


Climbing Cotopaxi: an Honest Tale
Because the cool photos don't tell the whole story Volcán Cotopaxi- the story behind the story Three months ago when I was in Ecuador, I...
Jun 10, 20199 min read


Nervous About Going Abroad? Safety Tips for Travelers
Because you can be safe and not stress too much- it seems scarier in your head, trust me. For many potential travelers, the thought of...
May 8, 20197 min read


Change your words to change your perspective
This little change can lead to a huge mindset shift Perspective It is well known that with everything in life, perspective is everything....
Nov 27, 20183 min read


What it’s Like to Work in a Refugee Camp Medical Clinic
Why did I sign up for this? The purpose of my time in Bangladesh is to work as a nurse in the Rohingya refugee camps near the Myanmar...
Nov 9, 20185 min read


Bangladesh- the Beginning
Because I'm sure you're curious as to why I'm here and what it's like Adventure begins! I’m about ten days into my adventure in...
Oct 27, 20184 min read


8 Little Victories that Every Traveler Can Identify With
Let’s face it- when traveling, hassles abound. But sometimes small things happen- little victories- that make the journey a bit sweeter....
Sep 24, 20184 min read


The Courage to Travel
I wasn't born with it, and it didn't come all at once. One thing I get asked a lot when talking about my travel plans is, “Aren’t you...
Jul 2, 20184 min read


5 Things to Consider When Running Abroad
Because it's often quite a bit different than running at home. Happy Global Running Day! Running is one of my greatest passions, so...
Jun 5, 20185 min read


8 Tips to Save Money on Food While Traveling
Because you have to eat, but you don't have to spend all of your money doing it Many people associate the idea of traveling with...
May 29, 20185 min read


Panama: Floating Doctors
All about my experience on a unique short-term medical mission trip Well, I’ll admit it. It’s possible that my traveling has turned...
May 1, 20185 min read


What’s so great about Guatemala?
So much! Where do I start? I get asked this question a lot- and for good reason. For all of the traveling I do, and how much I like to...
Apr 12, 20185 min read


Never the shortest route
A life lesson that keeps on evolving I just returned from a fantastic trip with a friend to one of my favorite places in the world-...
Mar 25, 20184 min read


I Didn't Know Tokyo was a Coffee Destination!
Because somehow that information didn't make the guidebooks I recently went on a trip to Tokyo- a bit of a last-minute decision, and very...
Mar 2, 20184 min read


A Joyous Journey (through Myanmar)
And not joyous in the way you'd think There is nothing like international travel to stretch your boundaries and increase your reliance on...
Feb 19, 20185 min read


5 Reasons Why India is Awesome
The list could be much longer, but you have other things to do today. India is a crazy, chaotic, beautiful, disparate, smelly, tasty,...
Jan 23, 20183 min read
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