10 Questions on 10 Years of Travel
I see people’s faces light up as if I’ve just offered them free ice cream for life when I tell them what I do for…
8 Things You Think About When Hiking With Your Father
“I don’t know how you travel with dad, I don’t think I could do it,” my siblings often mention to me. We all have distinct…
Same Same and Something Different in Shanghai
“It’s like China town…but it’s in China,” Ling my Shanghai guide said in a bit of a disappointed tone. I wondered if she had heard…
DIY Forest Bathing for Wellness Travel on a Budget
Have you heard of Forest Bathing? Forest bathing isn’t a bathtub in the forest, or a jump in the lake, or even running nude through…
How Do You Make Money Travel Blogging
I have been blogging and traveling for nearly 10 years now and whenever I meet someone and they learn I make a living by traveling…
Why I Hate My 40’s
Whomever said your 40’s are great are full of shit. We’ve all heard and read it – “40 is the new 30”, “40 and Fabulous!”,…
Heart of Stone
Love and I are not getting along. This past year hasn’t been a good one for me and love…at least romantic love. I know that…
Giving Thanks for Beds
The day is over; you’ve worked hard, played hard, and maybe even had a little wine with friends. You go through your nightly ritual of…
Leaving Pets Behind to Travel and Reuniting
I felt like a negligent mother as I made the last minute frantic stop at the store. I stared at the wall of toys and…
The Fear of Being Still
“Welcome back,” he said to me as I hear the familiar sound of my passport being stamped. I smile genuinely and say thank you. A…