Once upon a time, there were two tall, blonde Dutch girls with a big dream: to travel the world together. Not only did these girls share a friendship, but they…
The Psychology of Making Friends While Traveling, and Why They Last
With shaking hands, I carefully poked a loose Jenga block free from the tower that was now at eye level with me. Out came a sigh of relief. I felt…
I Spent My 20s as a Touring Musician; Here’s the Most Important Thing I Learned About Self-Care
The most frustrating statement uttered about my life in the music world usually happens right when I’ve just gotten back into town: “Oh my gosh, you just got back from…
Learn, Socialize, Experience Before You Go: Slow Travel Prep
The flight isn’t the beginning of your slow travel adventures. Image by Polly Barks. I could feel my cheeks getting redder and redder – the curse of being a redhead…
Welcome to Slow Travel Propaganda
Driving through Armenia. Image by Polly Barks. We’re pleased to debut the fresh voices of the second cohort of the Go Girl Blogging Program! Stay tuned for new articles from new…
Feeling lost in fallen empires
I’ve always found it helpful to have a sense of direction. Going from high school to college to grad school to a post doc to an academic faculty position, there…
Our Global Community
I had about seven different ideas for what to write about this week, but after a thought-provoking New Year’s Eve discussion about xenophobia (which may or may not have been…
Milestones- Breaking Wind and Breaking Through
The most obvious milestone in my life occurred just weeks ago, when I moved to South Korea armed with a Lonely Planet guide, Korean-English dictionary, and no friends within 6,000…