Four years ago, I made the decision to become a full-time traveler. I was deep in a quarter-life crisis. I had spent years preparing to become a reporter, and then…
Meet the Woman Proving Solo Travel Isn’t Just for 20-Somethings
When it comes to getting older, societal stereotypes tend to say that once you hit a certain age, you have to stop having adventures. Travel is for the youth, they…
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…
Under 30? Here’s How You Can Live and Work in Australia for a Year
When I first decided to take advantage of the Australian Work and Holiday Visa (WHV), I didn’t have a solid plan. I was 26 years old and terrified. Go to…
What One Conversation at the Changi Airport Taught Me About Traveling Fearlessly
From an early age, women are taught that the world is a dangerous place. In some aspects, it’s true. The world can be scary, especially for a woman. But by…
Here’s What Happened When I Went from Petting Elephants to Working at a Startup
Expats, foreign exchange students, and long-term travelers know that living abroad can be hard. We often hear about culture shock, how confounding it can be, and how to prepare for…
Why Eating Alone While Traveling Isn’t Just for Friendless Creeps
I’m hungry, I have some time to kill before the next bullet point on my itinerary, and I’m alone. It would make sense to sit down somewhere and enjoy a…
So Over Marco Polo: 3 Famous Female Adventurers
Woman and man: Both adventurers. Image courtesy of Flickr user SDASM Archives. Shackleton, Marco Polo, Sir Edmund Hillary. We are all familiar with the epic adventures and voyages of the XY…
Meet Sonya Baumstein: She’s the Woman Rowing Solo Across the Pacific Ocean
Seeing the Pacific, stroke by stroke. Image by Flickr user Tim Lucas. Row, Row, Row Your Boat When you imagine the Pacific Ocean, you probably don’t think about rowing in…
A Picture of Gender Equality on a Short Trip to Morocco
Reflection in the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. Photo courtesy of Chelsea Clarke. I’m writing from a cafe in Fez, one chosen for the sole woman sitting in the window,…