Whenever I travel, I always look for things to bring back to my family, boyfriend and sisters in my sorority. Yet when I returned from my most recent trip, I…
Before and During Tips to Make Travel Easier
You know where you’re going; make the rest easy for yourself! Image from psmag.com. I was road tripping to Salt Lake City, Utah recently, helping a friend move, and our…
Four Words to Change Your Outlook on Travel
Arriving back in the United States after a year in Indonesia, I mysteriously lost my wallet, including my bank and credit cards, driver’s license, and other important documents. Recognizing this…
Advice for Women Travelling in Turkey
As a woman travelling to another country it can sometimes be daunting, especially if you are travelling alone. Questions will arise: how should you dress? Will you be safe? Are…
Make Your Own Net: Tips for Conquering the Unknown and Finding Adventure
Make your own travel safety net by getting prepared! Image from moneymagpie.com. As I write this, 9 days, 216 hours and 1,3140 minutes separate me and Guinea-Bissau in West Africa,…
You Snooze, You Lose: 5 Tips to Conquer the Infamous Jet Lag
I’m a big believer in the power of the mind. It’s amazing what we can make ourselves believe if we put our minds to it, both what we are capable…
Airbnb: Travel Like A Local With This Hotel Alternative
Admittedly, it can be nice to arrive in a new country and head right to that familiar brand-name hotel and enjoy the amenities that come along with it. But let’s…
Tips for Solo Female Travelers
There has been a lot of discussion on social media lately about women traveling on their own. In large part, what prompted these discussions was the murder of a woman…
Sharpen Your Elbows and Other Tips for Riding the Bus in Israel
A country smaller than the state of New Jersey, Israel is immensely easy to travel around. One could drive from the northernmost tip in the Galilee to the southernmost point…
How to Choose a Gap Year: A Buyers Guide!
Google ‘gap years’ (as I do….ALOT!) and you will find yourself entering the sometimes shady but always inspirational world of overseas volunteering. Hundreds of different and equally worthy looking NGO’s,…