When the priest at my church first announced that a youth group would be traveling to Poland for World Youth Day in 2016, I didn’t pay much attention. The worldwide…
Moving in a Rush? 5 Steps To Help You Pack Up Fast
Moving abroad doesn’t have to feel insurmountable. Image by Flickr user Cambodia4Kids. Attempting my eighth move in the last eight years, I’ve honed the ability to pack up and move out…
Fat Girl Travels: 10 FAQs for Fat Flyers
Flying fat is not an insurmountable challenge. Image from Wikipedia. Last month I dug into how and why fat travelers experience anxiety while flying. This time I’m here with a…
An Introvert Abroad: Me, My Mother, and How Travel Connects
Kayti’s mother reflects the influence of love on travel. Image courtesy of Kayti Burt. In the summer of 1972, my 23-year-old mother packed her bag, grabbed her copy of Arthur…
Photo Essay: A Second Chance at First Impressions of Iqaluit
About two weeks ago one of my dearest friends arrived in Iqaluit wearing brand new boots and a look of anticipation. Her name is Danica Kwong, and I met her…
A Day in the Life of Natalie: My Truck Is My Home
Welcome to A Day in the Life of a Go Girl, a column highlighting one of our contributors every month. Each Go Girl will use words, pictures, video, or all…
Going home again (kind of sucks)
I don’t know about you, but I never really miss a place when I’m not there. Of course I miss people, but the place – no. I’m pretty adaptable. Put…
finding home: wanderlust?
Since my first move abroad in 2002, I’ve heard the same things over and over: “I wish I could do what you do.” “I’m living vicariously through you.” “You’re so…
Tampa, Here I Come!
Well, I’m getting ready to take a looooong journey to Tampa, Florida for a conference. When I say long, I mean a 13 to 15 hour journey. I don’t know…
Part I: Finances to Study Abroad
Excited about traveling abroad but financially unsure how you can finance your trip? Well, let’s take a look at the different resources that are readily available for you to take advantage…
Must Haves: Studying Abroad
Over four years ago I embarked on one of the most life changing endeavors of my life…I studied abroad. This was actually my first time ever traveling very far without…
Greetings Go Girl Readers!!!
Greetings Go Girl Readers! I’m so excited to be writing my very first blog with you! First off, I want to ask some very important questions: Are you going on…